Very high ferritin - haemochromatosis

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Teaching point

Markedly raised ferritin suggests hereditary haemochromatosis: confirm with HFE gene testing for diagnosis; treat with venesection (phlebotomy), or iron chelation (e.g. deferoxamine) when phlebotomy is unsuitable.

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