Kathryn Maguire - Haematology Association of Ireland

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Estimation Of Iron Overloadcont…• Non-invasive & validated methods <strong>of</strong> measuringliver iron include:• Magnetic susceptometry using superconductingquantum interference device (SQUID)• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI T2*)• MRI more readily accessible & can also image theheart, pancreas & pituitary gland• An assessment <strong>of</strong> liver iron concentration isrecommended every 12-18 months