Acute intermittent porphyria

What is Acute intermittent porphyria?

A rare, severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias characterized by the occurrence of neuro-visceral attacks without cutaneous manifestations.

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
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