Coproporphyria congenita erythropoeticaE80.2

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Synonym(s)

Coproporphyria erythropoietic; Erythropoietic coproporphyria

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please login to access all articles, images, and functions.

Our content is available exclusively to medical professionals. If you have already registered, please login. If you haven't, you can register for free (medical professionals only).


Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please complete your registration to access all articles and images.

To gain access, you must complete your registration. You either haven't confirmed your e-mail address or we still need proof that you are a member of the medical profession.

Finish your registration now

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Very rare, probably autosomal-dominantly inherited disorder of the porphyrin metabolism.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Early childhood.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Integument: Reddish-livid, succulent, itchy infiltrates or persistent, livid erythema and blistering of the back of the hand after sun exposure. S.u. Porphyria cutanea tarda.

LaboratoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Red-fluorescent erythrocytes in the blood smear (detection is particularly successful during the low light season). Increase of coproporphyrins III and protoporphyrins III in the erythrocytes.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Protoporphyria erythropoetica.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Acute treatment by internists. Prophylactic textile and chemical/physical light protection (e.g. Anthelios, see also light protection agent), if necessary reversal of the day-night rhythm.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer