Open AccessChallenges in the management of acute intermittent porphyria with recurrent attacks during pregnancy: A case report
Author(s) -
Vassiliou Daphne,
Lempessi Chariklia,
Harper Pauline,
Sardh Eliane
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3185
Subject(s) - medicine , porphyria , acute intermittent porphyria , pregnancy , intensive care medicine , disease , heme , pediatrics , genetics , biology , biochemistry , chemistry , enzyme
In cases of recurrent attacks of acute porphyria during pregnancy, prophylactic administration of heme arginate should be considered. Clinical and biochemical monitoring of the disease and a close collaboration with a porphyria center are crucial.