Pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda: two case reports on children receiving peritoneal dialysis and erythropoietin therapy.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Erythropoietin
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda