Hemochromatosis is a common genetic condition and yet there are still a number of misperceptions surrounding the diagnosis and management of this condition. Hemochromatosis affects both men and women. Typical patients do not have alcoholism or viral hepatitis, and often have normal liver enzymes. Clinical expression is highly variable. Genetic testing is widely available and particularly useful in family studies. Hemochromatosis can be readily diagnosed and treated. The purpose of the present review is to address the medical myths and misconceptions of hemochromatosis.
The medical landscape is vast with an expanding array of information about old and new diseases. Thus, it becomes an insurmountable task for any physician to be up-to-date on all of the recent developments in modern medicine. For most physicians, it is acceptable to inform patients that they may not have all of the current information about their medical condition. This may…
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