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Figure 5

From: Iron overload syndromes and the liver

Figure 5

Macrophage (Kupffer cell) hemosiderosis secondary to transfusions. Macrophage-predominant iron accumulation is typical of iron deposition secondary to transfusions, other hematologic disorders, or anemia of chronic disease rather than Type 1 (HFE-related) HH. Ferroportin disease (Type 4 HH) could show this pattern, however.

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