Chemical Pathology: Porphyrias Flashcards
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Porphyrias:
What is the definition of a Porphyria?
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2
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Porphyrias:
What is/are the inheritance and symptoms of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)?
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Symptoms = “MATCHUPS N”
- Muscle weakness
- Abdo pain
- Tachycardia
- Constipation
- Hypertension
- Urinary incontinence
- Psych disturbances
- Seizures/Sensory disturbances
- NOcutaneous manifestations (absence of porphyrogens)/Nausea and vomiting/Neuro-visceral
3
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Porphyrias:
What is/are the investigations, predisposing facts and management of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)?
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4
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Porphyrias:
What is/are the subtypes, genetics and symptoms of Acute Porphyrias with Skin Lesions?
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5
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Porphyrias:
What are the diseases caused by Non-Acute Porphyrias?
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6
Q
Porphyrias:
What are the symptoms of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)?
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7
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Porphyrias:
What is/are the genetics, symptoms, investigations and management of Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)?
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