A 52-year-old man with recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus presents with progressive fatigue, arthralgias, and decreased libido. Vital signs: BP 128/82 mmHg, HR 88/min, RR 16/min, Temp 37.2°C. Physical examination reveals bronze skin pigmentation and hepatomegaly. Serum ferritin is elevated at 1,200 ng/mL. He denies alcohol use. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)HemochromatosisGABARITO
  2. B)Budd-Chiari syndrome
  3. C)Wilson disease
  4. D)Acute intermittent porphyria
  5. E)Gilbert syndrome

Explicação

Hereditary hemochromatosis causes excessive iron absorption and tissue deposition in liver, pancreas, skin, pituitary, and joints causing bronze diabetes. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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