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Furosemide-induced pseudoporphyria in a patient with chronic kidney disease: case report

J. bras. nefrol; 40 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: Pseudoporphyria is a rare photodermatosis with characteristics similar to those of porphyria cutanea tarda, without, however, presenting abnormalities in porphyrin metabolism. Its etiology is related to chronic kidney disease, ultraviolet radiation and certain medications. The aim...

Porfiria cutánea tarda: caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (8), 2018
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria: it is characterized by blistering lesions, erosions and crusts on the back of the hands, associated with photosensitivity and facial hypertrichosis. It is produced by acquired or hereditary deficiency of the enzyme UROD, fifth enzyme in ...