Abstract |
An 8-year-old boy with erythropoietic protoporphyria had a marked decrease in photosensitivity symptoms after several transfusions with washed, packed RBCs. The reduction in photosensitivity was associated with a decline in free erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels.
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Authors | M A Bechtel, S J Bertolone, S J Hodge |
Journal | Archives of dermatology
(Arch Dermatol)
Vol. 117
Issue 2
Pg. 99-101
(Feb 1981)
ISSN: 0003-987X [Print] United States |
PMID | 7469447
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Porphyrins
- Protoporphyrins
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Topics |
- Blood Transfusion
- Child
- Erythrocytes
- Humans
- Male
- Photosensitivity Disorders
(blood, therapy)
- Porphyrias
(physiopathology, therapy)
- Porphyrins
(metabolism)
- Protoporphyrins
(metabolism)
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