Disorders of iron metabolism

Definition

This refers to any disorders of the set of chemical reactions maintaining human homeostasis of iron. The control of this necessary but potentially toxic substance is an important part of many aspects of human health and disease.

Exclusions

• Iron deficiency anaemia (3A00)
• Sideroblastic anaemia (3A72)

3 subordinate codes

• 5C64.10Iron overload diseases
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of mineral absorption or transport

• 5C64.0Disorders of copper metabolism
• 5C64.2Disorders of zinc metabolism
• 5C64.3Disorders of phosphorus metabolism or phosphatases
• 5C64.4Disorders of magnesium metabolism
• 5C64.5Disorders of calcium metabolism
• 5C64.6Disorders of sodium metabolism
• 5C64.7Disorders of chloride metabolism
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system