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Target Population: Hematologists, oncologists, and pediatricians
Genetic disorders of iron metabolism and heme synthesis are usually associated with microcytic anemias (mean cellular volume, <80 fl). These anemias are characterized by an increase in ferritin and/or transferrin saturation (TS) or low TS in combination with a low or normal ferritin level. Now, experts from the Netherlands have developed practice guidelines to help clinicians and patients make clinical decisions regarding these rare disorders by describing a number of generally accepted approaches for their diagno…