Y2 Porphyrias Flashcards
1
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6 P’s of Acute Intermittent Porphyria
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Porphobilinogen deaminase deficiency Painful abdomen Psychiatric Symptoms Polyneuropathy Pee Abnormality Precipitated by drugs
2
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Enzyme deficiency in Acute Intermittent Porphyria
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PBG Deaminase
3
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Presentation of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)
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Men
Genetic / Alcoholic liver damage
Blisters & fragility
Hyperpigmentation, Hypertrichosis
4
Q
Enzyme deficiency in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)
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Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase
5
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Presentation of Erythropoietic Protorphyria
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Redness on the hands
Prickling/burning sensation
May have scars similar to chicken pox but elongated
6
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Enzyme deficiency in Erythropoietic Protorphyria
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Ferrochelatase
7
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Investigation of choice for suspected Porphyrias
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Woods Lamp