Medical Definition of Acute porphyria
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A group of metabolic disorders that result from a disturbance in porphyrin metabolism, causing increased formation and excretion of porphyrin or its precursors.
Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare inherited (autosomal dominant) form that can result in abdominal pain, photosensitivity and neurological disturbances. The various forms can be differntiated measuring various blood prophyrins.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acute Porphyria
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