Overview
Iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe, persistent anemia despite adequate iron intake and supplementation, often requiring parenteral iron therapy due to impaired iron utilization 313.Diagnosis
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References
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