Hemochromatosis and pyruvate kinase deficiency. Report of a case and review of the literature

Ann Hematol. 1991 May;62(5):188-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01703147.

Abstract

Hemochromatosis has been reported in several patients with chronic hemolytic anemia due to pyruvate kinase deficiency. We describe here a further patient with such an association and review the literature on the subject. We hypothesize that iron overload may occur in patients with pyruvate kinase deficiency who are also carriers of the hereditary hemochromatosis gene.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Hemolytic / etiology
  • Female
  • Hemochromatosis / complications*
  • Hemochromatosis / genetics
  • Humans
  • Pyruvate Kinase / deficiency*
  • Pyruvate Kinase / genetics

Substances

  • Pyruvate Kinase