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Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
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20(2): 167-173, 2009. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-545898
ABSTRACT
Intermittent acute porphyria during pregnancy is a rare disease. Due to its capacity to simulate an acute abdomen without any apparent cause, it requires an accurate diagnosis and a specific management. This review will present the epidemiology, physiopathology, classification, specific diagnostic criteria and management, focusing on the triggering factors and drugs contraindicated in this diagnosis.