Pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda: two case reports on children receiving peritoneal dialysis and erythropoietin therapy.

Harvey, E; Bell, C H; Paller, A S; LaVoo, E J; Hanna, W; Balfe, J W; Krafchik, B R · J Pediatr · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda occurred in two children undergoing peritoneal dialysis and receiving erythropoietin therapy. The mechanism whereby erythropoietin might lead to photosensitization is unknown, but physicians should be aware of this possible association.

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