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Bratislava Medical Journal Vol.125, No.10, p.587–588, 2024 |
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Title: Porphyria cutanea tarda triggered by hepatitis-E virus | ||
Author: Pavel HRABAK, Katerina BENESOVA, Daniela ZAHORAKOVA, Radan BRUHA | ||
Abstract: Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common chronic porphyria, with approximate prevalence of 1:10,000. PCT is frequently associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV), malignant lymphoma and iron overload. Here, we present a case of PCT onset subsequent to hepatitis E virus infection (HEV), characterised by symptoms including skin fragility, haemorrhagic bullous skin exanthema, and onycholysis. The patient was successfully treated by erythrocytapheresis and hydroxychloroquine. After exclusion of other possible causes of PCT, HEV infection was identified as the likely trigger of the disease in this genetically predisposed individual, representing the first reported instance of such an association. Erythrocytapheresis emerged as a viable alternative to phlebotomy for PCT treatment. This case underscores the significance of considering HEV infection in the aetiology of PCT and highlights erythrocytapheresis as a promising therapeutic approach (Ref. 8). Text in PDF www.elis.sk |
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Keywords: hepatitis E, porphyria cutanea tarda, erythrocytapheresis, hydroxychloroquine | ||
Published online: 26-Aug-2024 | ||
Year: 2024, Volume: 125, Issue: 10 | Page From: 587, Page To: 588 | |
doi:10.4149/BLL_2024_91 |
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