Treatment for HH is typically indicated for iron overload in symptomatic patients. The goal of therapy is to reduce stored iron which may result in reversal or resolution of some symptoms and improve prognosis.
Causes of death in patients with HH include serious medical conditions such as hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis, cardiomyopathy, and diabetes. Ideally, treatment should begin before these conditions develop. The earlier HH is detected, before the onset of severe organ damage, the lower the risk of mortality.
