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What is the hereditary pattern of Wilson's disease?

  • X-linked recessive
  • Autosomal recessive (correct)
  • Autosomal dominant
  • Mitochondrial inheritance

What role does the liver play in copper metabolism?

  • Synthesizes copper from fatty acids
  • Absorbs copper directly from the bloodstream
  • Converts copper into a non-toxic form
  • Excretes excess copper into the bile (correct)

Which protein is vital for the transport of copper within hepatocytes?

  • Albumin
  • ATP7B (correct)
  • Ferritin
  • Ceruloplasmin

What consequence arises from a mutation in the ATP7B gene?

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What is a major consequence of copper accumulation in the liver due to Wilson's disease?

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What can occur if free copper spills into the plasma?

<p>Deposits in the brain, cornea, kidneys, and joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary component is important in Wilson's disease management?

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How does ATP7B function in hepatocyte cells?

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What happens to transferrin production when the body has excess iron?

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What is the most common genetic mutation associated with hereditary hemochromatosis?

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What imaging finding is characteristic of hemochromatosis on an MRI?

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What does a liver biopsy reveal when stained with Prussian blue in hemochromatosis?

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What is the primary treatment for hereditary hemochromatosis?

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When are iron chelating agents utilized in the context of hemochromatosis?

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What is the frequency of phlebotomy sessions typically recommended until ferritin levels normalize?

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What is a common misconception related to blood transfusions in patients with secondary hemochromatosis?

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What is hemosiderosis characterized by?

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What is the primary cause of hereditary hemochromatosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a common complication of hemochromatosis?

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How can hereditary hemochromatosis present differently in women compared to men?

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What is the consequence of excessive alcohol consumption in patients with hemochromatosis?

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Which mutation in the HFE gene is most commonly associated with hereditary hemochromatosis?

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Which laboratory finding is typically observed in patients with hemochromatosis?

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What condition may arise from iron deposits affecting the pancreas in patients with hemochromatosis?

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Why might patients with hemochromatosis experience joint pain?

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What type of heart condition can develop in patients with hemochromatosis?

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What is a potential effect of iron deposition in the pituitary gland?

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In secondary hemochromatosis, what is the source of excess iron?

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What role does the transferrin protein play in iron metabolism?

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What is the role of ceruloplasmin in the body, particularly in relation to copper?

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At what age does symptom onset typically begin for Wilson's disease?

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Which of the following is a classic manifestation found in the central nervous system due to Wilson's disease?

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What type of hemolytic anemia is commonly associated with Wilson’s disease?

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What diagnostic feature is seen in the eyes of patients with Wilson’s disease?

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What test is primarily used to confirm the diagnosis of Wilson's disease aside from checking ceruloplasmin levels?

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What type of medication is commonly used to treat Wilson's disease?

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What is the main problem leading to organ damage in Wilson's disease?

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In what region of the eye do Kayser-Fleischer rings typically form?

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What condition does hemochromatosis primarily affect?

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Which of the following dietary iron types is best absorbed in the duodenum?

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What major pathway exists for the human body to excrete excess iron?

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What protein serves as the primary storage for iron within the body?

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Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder that involves the metabolism of ______.

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The liver can excrete excess copper mostly into the ______.

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The hepatic copper transport protein that incorporates copper into ceruloplasmin is called ______.

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In Wilson's disease, a mutation in the ATP7B gene prevents the excretion of copper into the ______.

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Copper accumulation in the liver can lead to free radical production and ______ damage.

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Patients with Wilson's disease may experience an increase in free serum copper levels and deposition in the ______.

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The liver processes dietary copper before excreting excess amounts into the ______.

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Wilson's disease results from a mutation on chromosome ______.

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The body lowers its production of ______ when it doesn't want any more iron.

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Most patients with hemochromatosis are homozygous, having two copies of the ______ mutation.

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In patients with hemochromatosis, an MRI may show the liver turning ______ due to iron deposition.

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The ______ blue stain is used to display blue granules from iron deposition in liver biopsy specimens.

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The treatment for hereditary hemochromatosis is ______.

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Iron chelating agents are often used in cases of ______ hemochromatosis.

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Phlebotomy is usually repeated every ______ or so until the ferritin level normalizes.

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In patients with hereditary hemochromatosis, the bone marrow remains ______.

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In the workup of iron disorders and certain types of anemia, we measure the serum ______ level.

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Hemosiderin is often found inside of ______, particularly in macrophages.

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Hereditary hemochromatosis is usually an autosomal ______ disorder.

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The HFE gene is located on chromosome ______.

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A low ______ level is a diagnostic hallmark of Wilson's disease.

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C282Y is a mutation that results in a cysteine-to-______ substitution at amino acid 282 of the HFE protein.

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Patients with hemochromatosis may experience diabetes due to iron deposits in the ______.

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Wilson's disease causes an accumulation of ______ in the liver.

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Patients with Wilson's disease can develop movement symptoms that resemble ______ disease.

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Excessive blood transfusions can lead to ______ hemochromatosis.

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Kayser-Fleischer rings are diagnostic of Wilson's disease and are deposits of ______ in the cornea.

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Iron plus melanin can cause the skin to turn ______ in patients with untreated hemochromatosis.

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The primary treatment for Wilson's disease is a drug called ______.

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Patients with hemochromatosis should avoid ______, as it accelerates liver disease.

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Hemolysis in Wilson's disease is associated with copper deposition in red blood ______.

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Vitamin C can increase iron absorption by converting Fe3+ into ______.

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An increase in ______ levels is a common laboratory finding in patients with hemochromatosis.

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The mean age of symptom onset for Wilson's disease is typically between ______ and 23 years old.

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Patients with hemochromatosis can experience joint pain due to iron deposition in the ______.

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In hemochromatosis, excess iron primarily accumulates in the ______ cells.

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Increased iron deposits in the heart can cause a condition known as dilated ______.

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Vitamin C aids in converting Fe3+ iron into Fe2+ iron for better ______.

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In the central nervous system, copper deposition occurs mainly in the ______ ganglia.

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The term ______ refers to iron storage protein found in cells and plasma.

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The presence of a low ceruloplasmin level and elevated urinary ______ are characteristic of Wilson's disease.

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Symptoms like dyskinesia and dysarthria can occur due to deposition of copper in the ______ system.

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Wilson's disease is inherited in an ______ recessive manner.

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Flashcards

Wilson's Disease

An inherited disorder of copper metabolism, causing copper buildup in the body.

ATP7B Protein

A liver protein that transports copper, either into bile or ceruloplasmin.

Copper Metabolism

The process by which the body absorbs, uses, and excretes copper.

Ceruloplasmin

A protein that carries copper in the blood.

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Autosomal Recessive

Describes a genetic disorder where both copies of a gene must have a mutation for the disorder to appear.

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Copper Buildup (Wilson's)

Excess copper accumulating in the liver, then spreading to other organs due to a faulty ATP7B protein.

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Liver Function (Copper)

The liver excretes excess copper in bile and incorporates copper into ceruloplasmin.

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Chromosome 13

The location of the ATP7B gene, crucial for copper metabolism.

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Wilson's Disease - Symptoms

A genetic disorder causing copper buildup in the body, leading to liver and neurological problems.

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Low Ceruloplasmin

Low levels of ceruloplasmin in the blood, a crucial diagnostic sign of Wilson's disease.

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Kayser-Fleischer ring

Brownish-ringed deposits of copper in the cornea of the eye. A diagnostic sign of Wilson's disease.

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Total Serum Copper

The reduced total level of copper in the blood, a consequence of Wilson's disease due to low ceruloplasmin.

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Free Serum Copper

The increased level of unbound copper in the blood, leading to Wilson's disease symptoms.

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Hemolysis (Wilson's)

Red blood cell destruction seen in Wilson's disease; copper accumulation affects red blood cells, and the reason is unclear.

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Treatment for Wilson's disease

Penicillamine is used to bind and excrete excess copper, reducing organ damage.

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Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder of iron metabolism causing iron overload.

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Heme Iron

Iron associated with heme molecules, found in meat and easily absorbed.

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Non-Heme Iron

Free iron found in foods other than meat, effectively absorbed in Fe2+ form, better with vitamin C.

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Iron Excretion

Limited ways the body gets rid of excess iron, mainly through shedding of cells and during menstruation in women.

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Ferritin

Iron storage protein found in cells and blood, responsible for storing iron in ready-to-use form.

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Wilson's Disease - Early Onset

Patient's age at which the first noticeable symptoms appear (12-23).

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Wilson's disease - Organ Involvement

Affects liver (cirrhosis, risk of cancer) and nervous system (movement issues and behavioral changes)

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Diagnostic tests for Wilson's Disease

A low ceruloplasmin level, high urinary copper excretion, and Kayser-Fleischer rings.

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Hemosiderin

A type of iron storage compound found inside cells, specifically macrophages.

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Hemosiderosis

Accumulation of hemosiderin inside cells.

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder causing iron overload due to abnormal iron absorption.

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HFE gene

Gene responsible for regulating iron absorption; mutated in hemochromatosis.

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C282Y mutation

A common mutation in the HFE gene, causing hemochromatosis.

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Secondary Hemochromatosis

Iron overload due to excessive blood transfusions.

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H63D mutation

Less common mutation in the HFE gene associated with hemochromatosis.

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Ferritin

A protein that stores iron in the body.

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Iron absorption

Process of taking iron from food into the body.

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Iron excretion

Process of removing excess iron from body.

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Liver damage (hemochromatosis)

Iron buildup in the liver leading to possible cirrhosis and HCC.

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Transferrin

Protein that transports iron in the blood.

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Alcohol and Hemochromatosis

Alcohol accelerates liver disease in hemochromatosis patients.

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Vitamin C and Hemochromatosis

Vitamin C may increase iron absorption, so avoid extra intake if dealing with hemochromatosis.

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Iron level (hemochromatosis)

Increased due to iron overload in hemochromatosis patients.

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis Diagnosis

Usually diagnosed through genetic testing for the C282Y mutation; homozygous presence confirms the diagnosis.

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Hemochromatosis Treatment

Phlebotomy (blood withdrawal) is the preferred method to remove excess iron from the body.

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Hemochromatosis Iron Storage

Excess iron is deposited in organs, most noticeably the liver, turning it dark (black) on MRI.

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Phlebotomy Procedure

Repeated blood removal to lower iron levels in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.

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Secondary Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis developing as a complication from frequent blood transfusions due to anemia.

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Iron Chelating Agents

Drugs used to treat hemochromatosis, especially in situations where phlebotomy is not an option.

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Liver Biopsy – Hemochromatosis

A liver biopsy with a Prussian blue stain shows blue granules that signal iron deposition, characteristic of hemochromatosis.

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Treatment Duration (Phlebotomy)

Phlebotomy typically continues until iron levels (as measured by ferritin) fall to a normal level.

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Wilson's Disease

An inherited disorder causing copper buildup in the body, damaging organs.

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ATP7B protein

Liver protein that transports copper; faulty in Wilson's disease.

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Copper excretion

Liver's process of removing excess copper, mainly in bile.

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Ceruloplasmin

Protein that carries copper in the blood.

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Copper Buildup (Wilson's)

Excess copper accumulates in liver, then spreads to other organs.

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Chromosome 13

Location of the ATP7B gene.

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Free serum copper

Increased level of unbound copper in blood, damaging organs.

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Liver damage (Wilson's Disease)

Cirrhosis is a likely result, as excess copper causes inflammation and damage.

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Hemosiderin

Iron storage compound found inside cells, often macrophages.

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Hemosiderosis

Accumulation of hemosiderin inside cells.

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Genetic disorder causing iron overload due to faulty iron absorption.

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HFE gene

Gene regulating iron absorption—mutated in hemochromatosis.

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C282Y mutation

Common HFE gene mutation causing hemochromatosis.

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Secondary Hemochromatosis

Iron overload due to frequent blood transfusions.

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H63D mutation

Less common mutation in the HFE gene associated with hemochromatosis.

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Ferritin

Iron storage protein in cells and blood.

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Transferrin

Protein transporting iron in the blood.

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Iron absorption

Process of taking iron from food into the body.

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Iron excretion

Process of removing excess iron from the body.

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Alcohol and Hemochromatosis

Accelerates liver disease in hemochromatosis.

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Vitamin C and Hemochromatosis

May increase iron absorption; avoid extra intake if dealing with hemochromatosis.

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Wilson's Disease

A genetic disorder causing copper buildup in the body, leading to liver and neurological problems.

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Low Ceruloplasmin

Low levels of ceruloplasmin in the blood, a key diagnostic sign of Wilson's disease.

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Kayser-Fleischer ring

Brownish-ringed deposits of copper in the cornea of the eye, diagnostic for Wilson's disease.

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Free Serum Copper

Increased level of unbound copper in the blood, causing Wilson's disease symptoms.

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Wilson's Disease - Symptoms

A genetic disorder causing copper buildup in the body, leading to liver and neurological problems.

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Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder of iron metabolism causing iron overload in the body.

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Heme Iron

Iron associated with heme molecules, easily absorbed from meat.

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Non-Heme Iron

Free iron found in foods other than meat, better absorbed as Fe2+ with vitamin C.

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Iron Excretion

Limited ways the body removes excess iron, mainly through cell shedding and menstruation.

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Ferritin

An iron storage protein found in cells and blood, storing iron.

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Wilson's Disease - Early Onset

Patient's age at which the noticeable symptoms of Wilson's disease appear, typically between 12 and 23.

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Hemochromatosis Treatment

Repeated blood removal (phlebotomy) to remove excess iron and restore normal levels.

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Diagnostic tests for Wilson's Disease

Low ceruloplasmin, high urinary copper, and Kayser-Fleischer rings.

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

A genetic condition where the body absorbs too much iron, leading to its buildup in organs.

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C282Y Mutation

A common genetic mutation in the HFE gene linked to hereditary hemochromatosis.

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Phlebotomy

Treatment for hemochromatosis involving repeated blood removal to reduce iron levels.

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Secondary Hemochromatosis

Iron overload resulting from frequent blood transfusions for anemia.

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Iron Chelating Agents

Drugs that bind to iron to help remove it from the body, often used for secondary hemochromatosis.

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Liver Biopsy (Prussian blue)

A liver biopsy technique using Prussian blue stain to highlight iron deposits in the liver tissue.

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Ferritin levels

A blood test to measure the amount of iron stored in the body; used to monitor treatment success for hemochromatosis.

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Homozygous C282Y

Having two copies of the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene, commonly associated with hemochromatosis diagnosis.

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Study Notes

Wilson's Disease

  • Inherited disorder: Autosomal recessive, affecting copper metabolism.
  • Copper intake: Consumed in diet, absorbed, and metabolized primarily by the liver.
  • Liver Function: Liver excretes excess copper in bile and incorporates copper into ceruloplasmin for transport.
  • ATP7B Protein: Crucial hepatic copper transport protein.
  • Wilson's Disease Mechanism: Mutation of the ATP7B gene (chromosome 13) disrupts copper excretion, leading to copper accumulation in the liver.
  • Clinical Features (Liver): Cirrhosis, risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Clinical Features (Systemic): Copper spills into plasma and deposits in brain, cornea, kidneys, and joints.
  • Diagnostic Hallmarks: Low ceruloplasmin level; reduced total serum copper (due to ceruloplasmin deficiency); increased free serum copper.
  • Symptom Onset: Mean age is 12-23 years old.
  • Neurological Manifestations: Movement disorders (Parkinsonism-like), dyskinesia, dysarthria, tremor, behavioral changes (dementia, depression).
  • Hemolysis: Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia.
  • Kayser-Fleischer Ring: Diagnostic corneal copper deposits. Found in cornea. Diagnostic for Wilson's.
  • Diagnosis: Low ceruloplasmin, high urinary copper excretion, and slit-lamp examination.
  • Treatment: Penicillamine (binds and removes copper).

Hemochromatosis

  • Inherited disorder: Autosomal recessive (usually), involving iron metabolism.
  • Iron intake: Consumed in diet (heme & non-heme iron); primarily absorbed by the gut.
  • Iron absorption: Vitamin C enhances non-heme iron absorption, crucial for the Fe2+ form.
  • Iron excretion: Minimal excretion pathways.
  • HFE gene: Abnormality causes unregulated iron absorption (e.g., C282Y mutation).
  • Iron storage proteins: Ferritin (storage & plasma), Hemosiderin (storage; cells only).
  • Iron accumulation: Tissues, organs accumulate iron; hemosiderosis is accumulating specific iron material.
  • Hemochromatosis Types: Hereditary (HFE gene mutation) and Secondary (excess blood transfusions).
  • Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Common presentation is C282Y homozygous mutation.
  • Symptoms: Presentation occurs over many years, later in women due to menstrual iron loss.
  • Organ Involvement: Liver (cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma), Pancreas (diabetes), Skin (bronze discoloration), Heart (dilated cardiomyopathy), Joints (arthropathy), Pituitary gland (gonadotropin deficiency).
  • Diagnosis: Increased iron, ferritin, and percentage transferrin saturation. Genetic testing to detect C282Y mutation. Imaging (liver MRI) and Biopsy.
  • Treatment (Hereditary): Phlebotomy (blood removal).
  • Treatment (Secondary): Iron chelation therapy (deferoxamine, deferiprone, deferasirox) for those on chronic transfusions.
  • Important Considerations: Avoid alcohol (accelerates liver damage) and excessive vitamin C (enhances iron absorption).

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