Sideroblastic Anemia
Sideroblastic anemias (SAs) may be acquired or congenital and share the features of disrupted utilization of iron in the erythroblast, ineffective erythropoiesis, and variable systemic iron overload. Congenital forms can…
Diagnosis and Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common hematologic condition, affecting a substantial proportion of the world’s women and young children. Optimal management of IDA requires an accurate diagnosis, identification and…
The Pathophysiology of Transfusional Iron Overload
The pathophysiologic consequences of transfusional iron overload (TIO) as well as the benefits of iron chelation therapy are best described in thalassemia major, although TIO is increasingly seen in other…
Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia (IRIDA)
Iron deficiency anemia is a common global problem whose etiology is typically attributed to acquired inadequate dietary intake and/or chronic blood loss. However, in several kindreds multiple family members are…
Anemia of Inflammation
Anemia of inflammation (AI, also called anemia of chronic disease) is a common, typically normocytic, normochromic anemia that is caused by an underlying inflammatory disease. It is diagnosed when serum…
Diagnostic Evaluation of Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE and Non-HFE)
The management and understanding of hereditary hemochromatosis have evolved with recent advances in iron biology and the associated discovery of numerous genes involved in iron metabolism. HFE -related (type 1)…
Iron Disorders
Matthew M. Heeney, MD, Editor Alan R. Cohen, MD, Editor Ferric (Fe +3 ) iron is ubiquitous in the earth’s environment and an essential metal in the biological processes of…
