Neuropathic pain in hereditary coproporphyria

Abstract

Acute porphyrias are rare diseases with varying incidences worldwide. These diseases are disorders of heme biosynthesis characterized by acute attacks of neurological symptoms. Acute porphyria should be considered in patients with unexplained abdominal pain or neurological damage. Clinical manifestations of acute porphyria are nonspecific and are associated with multiple organ systems. This report examines a rare case of an uncommon type of acute porphyria in a patient with an initial presentation of abdominal pain and progressive polyneuropathy. 

doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.292.3202

How to cite this:Chen GL, Yang DH, Wu JY, Kuo CW, Hsu WH. Neuropathic pain in hereditary coproporphyria. Pak J Med Sci 2013;29(2):672-674.   doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.292.3202

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