Successful treatment of severe hepatic impairment in erythropoietic protoporphyria: A case report and review of literature
Tao Zeng,
Shu-Ru Chen,
Hao-Qiang Liu
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare genetic disorder stemming from ferrochelatase gene mutations, which leads to abnormal accumulation of protoporphyrin IX primarily in erythrocytes, skin, bone marrow and liver. Although porphyria-related severe liver damage is rare, its consequences can be severe with limited treatment options.
CASE SUMMARY
This case study highlights a successful intervention for a 35-year-old male with EPP-related liver impairment, employing… Show more
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