[Acute severe polyneuropathy in hepatic porphyria]

Ugeskr Laeger. 1991 Aug 5;153(32):2237-8.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Two cases of acute polyneuropathy in patients with latent hepatic porphyria are presented. Porphyric neuropathy is a rare, serious, life-threatening disease. Since most cases are induced by drugs, early diagnosis is essential for the treatment and prognosis. Porphyria should always be considered in acute polyneuropathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / complications*
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Porphyrias / complications*