A patient presents with Ahritis, hyperpigmentation of skin and hypogonadism, likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: Hemochromatosis
Description: Characteristics of Heamochromatosis(1) a genetic predisposition without abnormalities;(2) iron overload without symptoms; (3) iron overload with symptoms(e.g., ahritis and fatigue); and (4) iron overload with organ damage--in paicular, cirrhosis.Ref: Harrison's 18/e p3164, 17/e p2433
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