Hematology

Iron Homeostasis   

Questions discussed in this category


What is the ferritin target that you would aim for? What would be your approach for a ferritin >500? When do you order an MRI liver for iron quanti...

Hb <11, low iron saturation (<10%), high ferritin (>900), and low reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent.

Does this hold true when the patient has significant inflammation? 

How often do you see non transfusion-dependent thalassemia and how do you approach the treatment?

Although TIBC is negative acute phase reactant, would it be a better indicator of iron deficiency (in combination with ferritin)?

What is the ideal approach for female adolescent athletes if they have complaints of fatigue and dizziness and are diagnosed with mild iron deficiency...

Patient with ferritin level <1000 ng/mL and no evidence of end-organ damage

For a patient with low ferritin, but high TSAT?

For example, a patient with hypogonadism unless it matters which organ is involved. Are other markers of iron storage useful in guiding therapy?


Papers discussed in this category


American journal of hematology, 2008-08

Blood, 2010-07-22

Am J Gastroenterol,

American journal of hematology, 2016-01

Blood, 2003 Mar 27

N Engl J Med, 2019 Sep 19

Am J Med, 1990 Mar

Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2021 May 02

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2023 Jul 05