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GK QUESTION#3645

Which disease is caused by excessive iron deposition within the reticuloendothelial cells of the liver, spleen and bone marrow?

  1. AParaesthesia
  2. BHemosiderosisCorrect answer
  3. CAriboflavinosis
  4. DDermatitis
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B. Hemosiderosis

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Hemosiderosis is accumulation of excess iron stores in tissues, especially the liver and mononuclear phagocyte system, formerly called the reticuloendothelial system. It is distinguished from an iron-deficiency disorder.

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