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Porphyria, Erythropoietic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria
  • Erythropoietic Porphyria
  • Gunther Disease
  • Gunther's Disease
  • Porphyria, Congenital Erythropoietic
  • Porphyria, Erythropoietic, Congenital

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FQT08KZH-W

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