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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Synonyms and keywords:Acute intermittent porphyria; hereditary coproporphyria; congenital erythropoietic porphyria; erythropoietic protoporphyria

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Porphyria

ICD-10 | E80.0-E80.2
ICD-9 | 277.1
MedlinePlus | 001208
MeSH | C17.800.849.617

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Porphyria from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

## Acknowledgements

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Source of Initial Content: Resident report notes prepared by Duane S. Pinto, M.D. and Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

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