| coproporphyria | Presence of coproporphyrins in the urine, as in variegate porphyria. Hereditary coproporphyria, an inherited (autosomal dominant) disorder of a deficiency of coproporphyrinogen oxidase, resulting in overproduction of porphyrin precursors leading to neurological disturbances and photosensitivity. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hereditary coproporphyria | <haematology> A group of metabolic disorders that result from a disturbance in porphyrin metabolism, causing increased formation and excretion of porphyrin or its precursors. Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare inherited form that can result in abdominal pain, photosensitivity and neurological disturbances. The various forms can be differentiated measuring various blood prophyrins. Inheritance: autosomal dominant. (27 Sep 1997) |
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