In different series 25% to 50% of those diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis are diagnosed when they are already cirrhotic 19. This demonstrates the absence of specific symptoms and signals that would cause suspicion of the disease and a diagnosis of the disease.
En diferentes series, el 25-50% de aquellos con hemocromatosis hereditaria son diagnosticados en estadio cirrótico 19, lo que demuestra la falta de síntomas y signos específicos para sospecha y diagnóstico temprano de la enfermedad.