Genetic haemochromatosis presenting as porphyria cutanea tarda.
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the commonest form of porphyria. It can be inherited or acquired. We present a case of genetic haemochromatosis with associated PCT. Venesection led to improvement in both conditions. We highlight the need for the awareness of PCT and its associated conditions.
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Gastroenterology Department, Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D018962:Phlebotomy; D017119:Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy