Presentation
Diabetes mellitus. Ferritin >2000 ng/ml. Brownish complexion.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Primary hemochromatosis
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Complete signal loss of the liver parenchyma in all sequences due to iron overlaod. The spleen is not affected (as would be the case in non-hereditary hemosiderosis)
Case Discussion
Primary haemochromatosis patients with ferritin levels >1000 ng/mL are at an increased risk of developing liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.