Variegate porphyria
| Variegate porphyria | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mixed hepatic porphyria, Mixed porphyria, South African genetic porphyria,: 525 and South African porphyria. |
| Protoporphyrinogen IX | |
| Specialty | Endocrinology |
| Symptoms | skin problems, Enzyme difficiency. |
| Causes | genetic mutations. |
| Treatment | liver transplants. |
Variegate porphyria, also known by several other names, is an autosomal dominant porphyria that can have acute (severe but usually not long-lasting) symptoms along with symptoms that affect the skin. The disorder results from low levels of the enzyme responsible for the seventh step in heme production. Heme is a vital molecule for all of the body's organs. It is a component of hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in the blood.