Hemochromatosis type 2

Definition

Hemochromatosis type 2 (juvenile) is the early-onset and most severe form of rare hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), a group of diseases characterized by excessive tissue iron deposition of genetic origin.

Also known as Juvenile Hemochromatosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0111034 per MONDO
• MESH C537247 per MONDO
• Orphanet 79230 per MONDO
• SCTID 50855007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0268060 per MONDO