Four Cases of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda.
- Author:
Sung Hwa KIM
;
Sang Lip CHUNG
;
Sang Won KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Chloroquine;
Humans;
Male;
Phlebotomy;
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda*;
Porphyrias*;
Porphyrins;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1983;21(4):421-427
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Porphyria cutanea tarda(PCT) is a photocutaneous disorder due to excessive porphyrins in the skin. We experienced 4 male patients who showed typical clinical manifestations. Histologic findings revealed subepidermal bullae with festooned derrnal papi11ae, and typical porphyrin excretion pattern of PCT was detected. One case had on 500mg daily of chloroquine with r.linical and biochemical improvement 4 months later without any adverse effects. Other 2 cases had on 125mg of chloroquine twice a week and the other one had perforrned phlebotomy.
