Hemosiderosis (AmE) or haemosiderosis (BrE) is a form of iron overload disorder resulting in the accumulation of hemosiderin. Types include: Hemosiderin deposition in the lungs is often seen after diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, which occurs in diseases such as Goodpasture`s syndrome, Wegener`s granulomatosis, and idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemosiderosis
(he″mo-sid″әr-o´sis) a focal or general increase in tissue iron stores without associated tissue damage. hepatic hemosiderosis the deposit of an abnormal quantity of hemosiderin in the liver, when this is not associated with cirrhosis, as hemochromatosis is. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001