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Porphyria

Porphyria is a group of liver disorders in which substances called porphyrins build up in the body, negatively affecting the skin or nervous system. The types that affect the nervous system are also known as acute porphyria, as symptoms are rapid in onset and short in duration. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Subtypes
Acute intermittent porphyria
May Cause
Acro-osteolysis
Anemia
Colonic distention without obstruction
Duodenal dilatation without obstruction
Hirsutism
Intracranial calcification
Neuropathic bone changes of the hands or feet
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation
Onycholysis
Skin photosensitivity
Skin pigment abnormality
Soft-tissue calcification
Widespread soft-tissue calcification
Subtypes
Acute intermittent porphyria
May Cause
Acro-osteolysis
Anemia
Colonic distention without obstruction
Duodenal dilatation without obstruction
Hirsutism
Intracranial calcification
Neuropathic bone changes of the hands or feet
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation
Onycholysis
Skin photosensitivity
Skin pigment abnormality
Soft-tissue calcification
Widespread soft-tissue calcification


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