Hereditary Coproporphyria Presenting with Weakness and Photosensitive Rash: A case Report and Literature Review

Volume: 16, Issue: 6
Published: Jun 30, 2018
Abstract
Hereditary coproporphyria (HCP) is a form of porphyria arising from a deficiency of the enzyme, coproporphyrinogen oxidase, which results in the accumulation of coproporphyrin in the heme biosynthetic pathway. In the current study, we report a case of a 22-year-old male with a history of six recurrent intestinal obstructions, mainly presenting with reduced upper limb strength, photosensitive rash, and abdominal pain this admission. The...
Paper Details
Title
Hereditary Coproporphyria Presenting with Weakness and Photosensitive Rash: A case Report and Literature Review
Published Date
Jun 30, 2018
Volume
16
Issue
6
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