Introduction to to Photodermatology and the Porphyrias Flashcards
1
Q
4 main groups of porphyrias
A
Phototoxic skin porphyrias
Blistering and fragility skin porphyrias
Acute attack porphyrias
Severe congenital porphyrias
2
Q
The three porphyria disease to know
A
PCT
Erythropoietic protoporphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria
3
Q
Underlying causes of PCT
A
Alcohol
Viral hepatitis
Oestrogens
Haemochromotosis
4
Q
Acute intermittent porphyria causes
A
Acute abdomen pain
Mononeuritis multiples
Guillain barre syndrome
Psychoses