Primary (hereditary) hemochromatosis

The lecture presents modern ideas on hereditary hemochromatosis. In particular, the metabolism of iron in normal and pathological conditions is described, as well as the definition and terminology of hemochromatosis, its etiology and pathogenesis. Particular attention is paid to the clinical picture, including pancreatic lesion, diagnostics and differential diagnosis. A separate section is devoted to treatment, both dietotherapy, and bloodletting, drug therapy.