Porphyria cutanea tarda associated with autoimmune hypothyroidism, vitiligo and alopecia universalis.

Abstract	The aetiology of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) has not been elucidated, but the possibility of an autoimmune mechanism has been proposed. We report a case of an unknown clinical combination of PCT with autoimmune hypothyroidism, alopecia universalis and vitiligo with thyroid and parietal cell circulating antibodies. This is highly suggestive of underlying autoimmune damage in this patient.
Authors	J Sabán, J L Rodríguez-García, J Gil, J R País, S Medina
Journal	The Netherlands journal of medicine (Neth J Med) Vol. 39 Issue 5-6 Pg. 350-2 (Dec 1991) ISSN: 0300-2977 [Print] Netherlands
PMID	1803247 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Antibodies
Topics	Adult Alopecia (complications) Antibodies (blood) Autoimmune Diseases (complications, immunology) Humans Hypothyroidism (complications, immunology) Male Porphyrias (complications, immunology) Skin Diseases (complications, immunology) Vitiligo (complications)

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