Pseudoainhum and erythropoietic protoporphyria.
We report the development of pseudoainhum in a patient with erythropoietic protoporphyria, the first report, to our knowledge, of these two unusual conditions occurring together. An excellent cosmetic and functional result was achieved with a Z plasty.
Christopher
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AP
Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Birmingham, U.K.
Grattan
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CE
Cowan
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MA
D000328:Adult; D000387:Ainhum / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000150:complications*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic