Hemosiderosis

Conditions in which there is a generalized increase in the iron stores of body tissues, particularly of liver and the MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTE SYSTEM, without demonstrable tissue damage. The name refers to the presence of stainable iron in the tissue in the form of hemosiderin.

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Tree Number(s): C18.452.565.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D006486

Entry Terms:

• Hemosideroses

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Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Iron Overload
Hemosiderosis
Hemosiderosis, Pulmonary