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Excess iron is stored in the liver and where is the bone marrow stored in?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Macrophages: The fixed macrophages of the marrow hold abundant iron in most overload syndromes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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A member asked:

Excess iron is stored in the liver and where is the bone marrow stored in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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