Porphyria
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Synonyms and keywords:Acute intermittent porphyria; hereditary coproporphyria; congenital erythropoietic porphyria; erythropoietic protoporphyria
Porphyria | ||
ICD-10 | E80.0-E80.2 | |
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ICD-9 | 277.1 | |
MedlinePlus | 001208 | |
MeSH | C17.800.849.617 |
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Porphyria from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Porphyria is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:
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Acknowledgements
Source of Initial Content: Resident report notes prepared by Duane S. Pinto, M.D. and Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]