hemochromatosis

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pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints

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In hemochromatosis, excess amounts of iron accumulate in multiple body sites, including the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis. Source: Internet

The answers are in Living with Hemochromatosis by Dr. Gregory T. Everson and Hedy Weinberg. Source: Internet

Burwell (1996), 14 Medical records made available in 1991 confirm that Hemingway had also been diagnosed with hemochromatosis in early 1961. Source: Internet

This has happened due to his undiagnosed hereditary hemochromatosis (iron overload). Source: Internet

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