Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP or Gunther disease) is a very rare subtype of porphyria with a prevalence of <0.9 per 1 000 000. A 13-year-old female patient came to our hospital complaining of a severe cutaneous ulceration and scarring. The symptoms began in her first year of life as urine discoloration and skin blistering in sun-exposed areas. The family had been trapped in a high-risk conflict zone in Syria for many years, which precipitated the aggravation of symptoms. Based on clinical examination and laboratory tests, we diagnosed the patient with CEP and treated her with vitamin D supplementation alongside chronic blood transfusions, strict photoprotection and psychotherapy. After 7 months, there were no longer active ulcers or novel complications. Psychotherapy and patient education were important for her psychological development at this age. This treatment limited the deterioration of the symptoms and made the patient more committed to the periodic examinations.
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