ISSN:
1573-2568
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Absorption of iron was measured in normal subjects and patients with alcoholic cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, and pancreatitis. After 1 µC of Fe59 with 5 mg. of inorganic iron was given by mouth, and the unabsorbed radioactivity had been excreted in the feces, the total body radioactivity was measured in a whole-body gamma spectrometer. The effect of pancreatin on iron absorption was also studied. In each category of disease, increased iron absorption was found, and the addition of pancreatin caused reductions in absorption. Anemia, iron deficiency, and hemolysis made the interpretation of the results difficult, but in some cases the absorption of iron was out of proportion to the body's needs and level of erythropoiesis. Some evidence was presented that liver disease as well as pancreatic disease might be important in causing excessive iron absorption.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02233755
