07-01-2010, 02:57 AM
which of the following statements concerning the etiology abd pathology of hemochromatosis is true?
a)excess iron accumulates primarly in cells of mononuclear phagocytic system.
b)most severe form of disease found in pts with thalassemia and sideroblastic anemia.
c)iron accumulates due to failure of renal excretion.
d)approximately two third pts with hemochromatosis share a common HLA.
e)organ damage resulting from hemochromatosis is characterstically confined to liver.
a)excess iron accumulates primarly in cells of mononuclear phagocytic system.
b)most severe form of disease found in pts with thalassemia and sideroblastic anemia.
c)iron accumulates due to failure of renal excretion.
d)approximately two third pts with hemochromatosis share a common HLA.
e)organ damage resulting from hemochromatosis is characterstically confined to liver.