Acute Intermittent Porphyria Flashcards
1
Q
AIP
A
autosomal dominant condition causing a defect in porphobilinogen deaminase
2
Q
what does porphobilinogen deaminase do
A
helps with making haemoglobin
3
Q
signs
A
abdo pain
vomiting
neuro features - seizures
psychiatric features
4
Q
investigations
A
urine goes red in light
raised urinary porphobilinogen
5
Q
management
A
remove triggers
IV haematin
6
Q
what are some triggers
A
pill
trimetrophin
