Bantu siderosis
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Description
The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
Orpha Number: 139507
Definition
A rare disorder described in sub-Saharan African populations and characterized by iron overload due to excess dietary iron intake and possibly genetic factors, leading to hepatic portal fibrosis and micronodular cirrhosis.
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Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Symptoms
Symptoms and their Known Frequencies
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