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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Porphyrias

Definition: 

Porhyrias are metabolic disorders of heme synthesis, categorised by increased excretion of porphyrins or porphyrin precursors.

Porphyrias are either inherited or acquired. They are broadly classified into two major groups.