Clinical: Polyphoryrias Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common polyphoryria?
A
Polyphoryria Cutanea Tarda type 1
2
Q
Name the different types of porphyrias
A
- Photo toxic
- blistering and fragility
- acute attack
- severe congenital
3
Q
What is important to treat in Polyphoryria Cutanea Tarda type 1?
A
Underlying liver disease
4
Q
What is the defective enzyme in Polyphoryria Cutanea Tarda type 1?
A
Uroporphinogen decarboxylase
5
Q
What is the defective enzyme in Erythropoetic Protoporphria?
A
Reduced activity of ferrochelarase enzyme
6
Q
What is the key symptom of Erythropoetic Protoporphria
A
Severe pain relived by applying a cold water soaked towel
