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Question 49.

What disease is associated with anti-smooth muscle antibodies, or anti-SMA?

Type 1, autoimmune hepatitis.

Question 50.

What is the inheritance pattern of hemachromatosis?

Autosomal recessive. What gene is affected in haemochromatosis?

The human hemachromatosis protein or HFE gene.

Question 51.

What is the initial investigation in suspected hemacromatosis. Serum ferretin.

What further investigation can help distinguish between the causes of a raised serum ferritin?

Transferring saturation.

Question 52.

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