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uroporphyria /uro·por·phyr·ia/ (-por-fir´e-ah) porphyria with excessive excretion of uroporphyrin. uroporphyria [yoo͡r′ōpôrfir′ē·ə] Etymology: Gk, ouron + porphyros, purple a rare genetic disease characterized by excessive secretion of uroporphyrin in the urine, blistering dermatitis, photosensitivity, splenomegaly, and hemolytic anemia. Corticosteroid ointments may be helpful for the skin lesions; splenectomy may be necessary to alleviate the hemolytic anemia. Most patients die from hematologic complications before they reach middle age. See also porphyria. uroporphyria porphyria with excessive excretion of uroporphyrin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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