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Precipitating factors of porphyria cutanea tarda in Brazil with emphasis on hemochromatosis gene (HFE) mutations. Study of 60 patients.
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia - 1 Jan 2000
Vieira Fatima Mendonça Jorge, Nakhle Maria Cristina, Abrantes-Lemos Clarice Pires, Cançado Eduardo Luiz Rachid, Reis Vitor Manoel Silva dos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common form of porphyria, characterized by the decreased activity of the uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase enzyme. Several reports associated HFE gene mutations of hereditary hemochromatosis with porphyria cutanea tarda worldwide, although up to date only one study has been conducted in Brazil. OBJECTIVES: Investigation of porphyria cutanea tarda association with C282Y...
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