A case of erythropoietic protoporphyria.

A case of erythropoietic protoporphyria. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2016 Jul;29(3):311-2 Authors: Lindsey K, Burch M, Krause JR Abstract A 53-year-old Texas rancher developed a blistering skin rash that was sensitive to exposure to sunlight. He was referred to hematology with a presumptive diagnosis of porphyria. His peripheral blood counts were within normal limits, and a bone marrow examination revealed erythroid dyspoiesis and ringed sideroblasts. Serum, plasma, and erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels were elevated, the findings of which are consistent with a diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria. This paper discusses the diagnosis and etiology of the porphyrias. PMID: 27365882 [PubMed]
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