title: [Porphyria cutanea tarda and hepatitis C virus infection].
abstract: Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by an abnormal porphyrin metabolism and typical cutaneous lesions. Recently a strong association between PCT and hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been proposed. Studies in the south of Europe have shown high prevalences (53 to 91%) of HCV markers in patients with sporadic PCT. Six characteristic case stories are presented. We suggest routine hepatitis C serological testing in all patients with PCT, as HCV infection is a major predisposing factor for the disease.
authors.affiliation: Dermato-venerologisk afdeling, Bispebjerg Hospital.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Held
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Petersen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017119:Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology
vernacular_title: Porphyria cutanea tarda og Hepatitis C virus-infektion.