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Secondary Hemochromatosis after Acute Hepatitis A: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus, typically resulting in mild to severe illness from which most individuals recover fully without complications. However, in rare cases, it may lead to long-term sequelae. Secondary hemochromatosis refers to iron overload resulting from various causes, including chronic liver disease, repeated blood transfusions, and systemic inflammation. Here, we report a rare case of secondary hemochromatosis that developed following acute hepatitis A.

Source: Convergence Hepatology

DOI: 10.65633/ch.2025.1.1.92

Authors: Sang Hun Park, Min Na Kim, Young-Il Yang, Jun Sik Yoon

Institutions: Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University

Language: English

Topic: Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea