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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Biochemistry
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Hyperferritinaemia is frequently encountered in clinical settings.
  • Elevated serum ferritin can stem from true iron overload or other conditions.
  • Factors like BMI, gender, and age influence ferritin level interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse causes of hyperferritinaemia.
  • To differentiate between iron overload and non-iron overload etiologies.
  • To provide a clinical algorithm for investigation and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hyperferritinaemia.
  • Analysis of differential diagnoses for elevated ferritin.
  • Development of a diagnostic and management algorithm.

Main Results:

  • Identified key conditions associated with hyperferritinaemia, including alcohol use, inflammation, and NAFLD.
  • Distinguished causes based on iron status and clinical context.
  • Proposed a structured approach for patient evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of hyperferritinaemia requires differentiating iron overload from other conditions.
  • A systematic approach is essential for appropriate investigation and management.
  • The provided algorithm aids clinicians in managing patients with elevated ferritin levels.