IRIDA syndrome

IRIDA syndrome

Definition

IRIDA (Iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive iron metabolism disorder characterized by iron deficiency anemia (hypochromic, microcytic) that is often unresponsive to oral iron intake and partially responsive to parenteral iron treatment.

Also known as IRIDA syndrome, iron-refractory iron deficiency anaemia, iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia — per MONDO

Also identified as