Idiopathic hemochromatosis in a young man presenting with palpitations
Vargas, C.A.; Méndez, H.M.; Rubio, C.E.; Torres, E.A.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 83(1): 19-21
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 2039574 Document Number: 700481
A 32-year-old male presented with palpitations and an elevated serum iron. Further evaluation revealed elevated serum ferritin, and a liver biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of hemochromatosis. Cardiovascular workup was normal except for sinus bradycardia alternating with sinus tachycardia in the 24-hour Holter study. Treatment with weekly phlebotomies was started and the family is being studied for early diagnosis of any other case of hemochromatosis. The manifestations, diagnostic workup, and the importance of early diagnosis of hemochromatosis is stressed.