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what is 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria - disorders of heme synthesis causing liver and skin problems '?

Definition for congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria


do i have 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria'
1 - 5 of 15 diagnostic tests
Erythrocyte protoporphyrin
Fecal protoporphyrin
plasma protoporphyrin
Abdominal CAT Scan
Complete Blood Count
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therapeutic procedures for 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria'
1 - 5 of 5 therapeutic procedures
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Liver Transplant
Replacing diseased liver by healthy one
Sun protection
exchange transfusion
Plasmapheresis
Hemapheresis
Hypertransfusion





web search results for 'congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria'?
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quick facts
category
dermatology
genetic or congenital
liver gallbladder and bile ducts
frequency
rare (U.S.)
More common in those 30 years or older, but can occur in all age groups.
likelihood by age
likelyhood by duration of symptoms
some common symptoms
blister(s) or bump(s) on skin
increased skin sensitivity to sun
scarred skin
wrinkled skin
some related diagnoses
porphyria cutanea tarda
variegate porphyria
photodermatitis
drugs and toxins
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