Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

`Erythropoietic' protoporphyria and cirrhosis in sisters

“…Although erythropoietic protoporphyria is inherited as an autosomal dominant characteristic (Haeger-Aronsen, 1963), the condition was present in only these two of the 11 937 siblings of the family. The others, however, could not be investigated for latent protoporphria (Lynch and Miedler, 1965).…”

Vesiculobullous Eruptions Associated With Internal Disease

“…The diagnosis is established by erythrocyte fluorescence and the elevation of erythrocytic and fecal protoporphyrins. 2 Exposure to sunlight is necessary for the development of cutaneous lesions in porphyria. Patients with porphyrias associated with cutaneous lesions have little or no trouble during the winter when sun exposure is limited.…”