Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria

Introduction: Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria

Description of Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria

Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria: An autosomal recessive porphyria that is due to a deficiency of UROPORPHYRINOGEN III SYNTHASE in the BONE MARROW; also known as congenital erythropoietic porphyria. This disease is characterized by SPLENOMEGALY; ANEMIA; photosensitivity; cutaneous lesions; accumulation of hydroxymethylbilane; and increased excretion of UROPORPHYRINS and COPROPORPHYRINS.
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Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria:

• Congenital
• Porphyria

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Terms Similar to Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria:

• Erythropoeitic porphyria, congental
• Gunther's disease
• Uroporphyrinogen III synthase deficiency

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External links related to: Congenital erythropoeitic porphyria

• OMIM - PORPHYRIA, CONGENITAL ERYTHROPOIETIC
• eMedicine - Erythropoietic Porphyria : Article by Jeanette L Hebel, MD
• Congenital erythropoietic porphyria - Genetics Home Reference

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