Hereditary Hyperferritinemia: A Diagnostic Challenge

Authors

  • Mariana Gradim Serviço de Imuno-Hemoterapia. Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil. Porto. Portugal.
  • Fátima Ferreira Serviço de Hematologia Clínica. Unidade Local de Saúde de São João. Porto. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.22802

Keywords:

Hematology, Hospitals, Tertiary, Referral and Consultation, Portugal, Primary Health Care

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Published

2025-05-02

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Gradim M, Ferreira F. Hereditary Hyperferritinemia: A Diagnostic Challenge. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2025 May 2 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];38(5):354-5. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/22802

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