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Atransferrinemia

Atransferrinemia is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder in which there is an absence of transferrin, a plasma protein that transports iron through the blood. Atransferrinemia is characterized by anemia and hemosiderosis in the heart and liver. The iron damage to the heart can lead to heart failure. The anemia is typically microcytic and hypochromic. Atransferrinemia was first described in 1961 and is extremely rare, with only ten documented cases worldwide.

Symptoms and signs
The presentation of this disorder entails anemia, arthritis, hepatic anomalies, and recurrent infections are clinical signs of the disease. Iron overload occurs mainly in the liver, heart, pancreas, thyroid, and kidney. ==Genetics==
Genetics
In terms of genetics of atransferrinemia researchers have identified mutations in the TF gene as a probable cause of this genetic disorder in affected people. ==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of atransferrinemia is done via the following means to ascertain if an individual has the condition: • Acquired atransferrinemia • Congenital atransferrinemia ==Treatment==
Treatment
The treatment of atransferrinemia is apotransferrin. The missing protein without iron. Iron treatment is detrimental as it does not correct the anemia and is a cause of secondary hemochromatosis. ==See also==
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