Abstract
Erythropoietic, i.e., myelogenous porphyrias include erythropoietic protoporphyria and the very rare congenital protoporphyria and X-linked protoporphyria. Of these, in Finland only erythropoietic protoporphyria has been diagnosed, in which pain and swelling in the skin upon sunlight exposure are the most typical symptoms. A high protoporphyrin level in erythrocytes and a typical peak in the plasma porphyrin spectrum lead to diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Erythrocyte Count
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Finland / epidemiology
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Humans
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Photosensitivity Disorders / diagnosis
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Photosensitivity Disorders / epidemiology
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Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology*
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Porphyria, Erythropoietic / diagnosis*
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Porphyria, Erythropoietic / epidemiology
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Porphyria, Erythropoietic / etiology*
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Porphyrins / blood*
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Protoporphyrins / blood
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Risk Factors
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Sunlight / adverse effects*
Substances
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Porphyrins
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Protoporphyrins