The purpose of this study is to analyze the cross-sectional relationships of MRI-based R2* relaxometry values in organs across patients with various types of iron overload. Further analyses were conducted to analyze R2* values in organs according to the treatment regimen of patients (transfusion, phlebotomy, and chelation therapy). This retrospective, cross-sectional study includes 82 adult patients with known or suspected iron overload due to primary and secondary hemochromatosis. Results revealed differences between degree of iron overload in organs according to the underlying pathology and treatment regimens.
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