A disorder in which iron forms large deposits in the tissue, causing haemorrhaging and destruction of red blood cells.
An increase in the amount of iron stored in the body. Rarely, it may be due to ingestion of too much iron, but a more likely cause is repeated blood transfusions. The extra iron may affect the function of the heart and liver.
Haemosiderosis is a condition characterized by a general increase in iron stores within the body. It can develop following repeated blood transfusions or, less commonly, due to excessive iron intake.