Turkish Journal of Nephrology
Case Report

A Hemodialysis Patient With Secondary Hemochromatosis and Miliary Tuberculosis

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Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Nefroloji BD, Elazığ

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Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Patoloji AD, Elazığ

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Fırat Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Gastroenteroloji BD, Elazığ

Turkish J Nephrol 2005; 14: 90-92
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While treatment with intravenous iron is essential for iron deficiency in hemodialysis patients, there is also evidence that links iron and iron overload with an increased risk of infection. In this article, we present a hemodialysis patient who develops secondary hemochromatosis and subsequent miliary tuberculosis.

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