#380 Hemochromatosis with Elliot Tapper

Recognize when to consider the diagnosis of hemochromatosis  and how to recognize common mimics of an elevated ferritin level. We’re joined by Dr. Elliot Tapper,@ebtapper on twitter (University of Michigan)

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Show Segments

• Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
• Guest one-liner
• Case from Kashlak; Definitions
• Initial evaluation of Hemochromatosis 
• Etiology of elevated ferritin in liver disease
• Potential mimics of hemochromatosis 
• Diagnosis of hemochromatosis
• Evaluation of hepatic fibrosis in hemochromatosis
• Manifestations & complications of hemochromatosis 
• Outro

Credits

• Producer & Writer:: Elena Gibson MD   
• Infographic & Cover Art:Edison Jyang
• Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
• Reviewer:
• Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
• Technical Production: PodPaste
• Guest: Elliot Tapper

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