Implanted Progestin Causing Pain and Psychiatric Disturbances in Porphyria Attack: A Case Report

Introduction: Acute hepatic porphyrias (AHP) are a rare group of inherited disorders caused by abnormal functioning of the heme synthesis pathway. Patients often present with diffuse abdominal pain, neurologic dysfunction, and hyponatremia. Case Report: We present a case of a 25-year-old female who...

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Main Authors: Ryan K. Misek, Massimo F. Riitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2023-08-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/69m3b7g5