Chemical Pathology: Porphyrias Flashcards

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Porphyrias:

What is the definition of a Porphyria?

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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
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Porphyrias:

What is/are the investigations, predisposing facts and management of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)?

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Porphyrias:

What is/are the subtypes, genetics and symptoms of Acute Porphyrias with Skin Lesions?

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Porphyrias:

What are the diseases caused by Non-Acute Porphyrias?

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Porphyrias:

What are the symptoms of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)?

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Porphyrias:

What is/are the genetics, symptoms, investigations and management of Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)?

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