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Haemochromatosis and non-hepatic malignancy
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Sir,
We thank Dr Das for his interest in our recent review.1 He highlights the high risk of non-hepatic malignancies in hereditary haemochromatosis (HH).2 While the increased prevalence of hepatocellular cancer in HH is not in debate, controversy does surround the rate of non-hepatic malignancy in HH.
Some studies that suggested a higher incidence
Wythenshawe Hospital South Manchester University Hospital Manchester email: jklimdi@doctors.org.uk