Case for diagnosis. Sclerodermiform manifestations of porphyria cutanea tarda secondary to hepatitis C
An. bras. dermatol
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94(4): 479-481, July-Aug. 2019. graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract A 63-year-old black female patient with blisters and exulcerations on the face, neck, upper limbs, and subsequent evolution with hypochromic sclerotic areas and alopecia, is reported. Chronic hepatitis C and presence of high levels of porphyrins in urine were demonstrated. There was complete remission with the use of hydroxychloroquine, photoprotection, and treatment of hepatitis. Significant sclerodermoid involvement of the skin as a manifestation of porphyria cutanea tarda secondary to hepatitis C emphasizes the importance of diagnostic suspicion regarding skin manifestation in order to indicate the appropriate therapy, and to minimize the hepatic morbidity.
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Main subject:
Scleroderma, Localized
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
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Hepatitis C, Chronic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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