| porphyria |
a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion
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| porphyria |
a group of genetic disorders in which substances called porphyrins build up in the blood, often causing rashes brought on by exposure to sunlight and reactions to certain drugs
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| porphyria cutanea tarda |
Disorder of heme biosynthesis due to a defective liver enzyme (uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase). Symptoms include photosensitivity; hepatic dysfunction; discolored teeth, gums and skin; excessive hair; and psychiatric symptoms that result from porphyrin accumulation in the blood.
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| porphyria |
A group of a rare inherited blood disorders. Porphyria is associated with a cell's failure to transform biochemicals into other biochemicals which can then be further metabolized and excreted through the feces or urine. Porphyrins can then build up within the body. In fact, urine may be colored blue because of this. Metal disorders are associated with this.
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| porphyria |
group of rare, inherited blood disorders in which cells fail to change chemicals (porphyrins) to the substance (heme) that gives blood its color.
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