acute porphyria Flashcards

1
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what are acute porpyhias

A

genetic defect in haemorrhoid biosynthesis

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how does it happen

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certain drugs taken trigger haemolytic anaemia and acute porphyic crises

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tx (mod severe, or unremitting crises)

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haem arginate

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