Hereditary coproporphyria: unusual nervous system involvement in two cases

J Neurol. 1984;231(2):99-101. doi: 10.1007/BF00313726.

Abstract

Two cases of hereditary coproporphyria showed unusual nervous system involvement, one epilepsy with onset in childhood, and the other chronic central and peripheral nervous system damage. The literature is briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coproporphyrins / analysis
  • Epilepsy / complications
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / complications*
  • Male
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Porphyrias / complications*

Substances

  • Coproporphyrins