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Iron | [[Iron deficiency anemia]] and [[Thalassemia Minor]] present with many of the same lab results. It is very important not to treat a patient with Thalassemia with an iron supplement as this can lead to [[hemochromatosis]] (accumulation of iron in the liver) A hemoglobin [[electrophoresis]] would provide useful evidence in distinguishing these two conditions, along with iron studies. | ||
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Overview
Iron deficiency anemia and Thalassemia Minor present with many of the same lab results. It is very important not to treat a patient with Thalassemia with an iron supplement as this can lead to hemochromatosis (accumulation of iron in the liver) A hemoglobin electrophoresis would provide useful evidence in distinguishing these two conditions, along with iron studies.