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The cutaneous porphyrias: a review of diagnosis and management
Author(s) -
Murphy Gillian M.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.1993.tb00003.x
Subject(s) - medicine , porphyria , porphyrin , dermatology , biochemistry , chemistry
Porphyrias arc a fascinating group of disorders, each caused by a specific enzyme defect. Careful analysis of porphyrin profiles enables accurate classification and appropriate patient management. Molecular biological techniques reveal more heterogeneity within the porphyrias than was previously thought.