Liver Cirrhosis Induced by Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: A Case Report and Review
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a metabolic disorder that results in a decrease in uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase activity. It is characterized by photosensitivity, bullae formation, and skin pigmentation. There are four types of PCT: acquired, familial, toxic, and hepatoerythropoietic. Uroporphyri...
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| Language: | English |
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Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Gut and Liver |
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| Online Access: | http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2010.4.4.551 |