DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FOR HEMOCHROMATOSIS

Idiopathic (Primary/Hereditary)

Secondary

     Ineffective Erythropoiesis

     Thalassemia Major

     Sideroblastic Anemia

     Hepatic Disease

     Alcoholic Cirrhosis

     Portacaval Shunt

     Excessive Intake

     Excessive Oral Iron Supplements (Iatrogenic)

     Multiple Transfusions (Iatrogenic)

     Ingestion of Iron-Contaminated Homemade Beer/Wine