porphyria hepatica


he·pa·tic por·phyr·i·a

[MIM*176100.0002] a category of porphyria that includes porphyria cutanea tarda, variegate porphyria, and coproporphyria. Synonym(s): porphyria hepatica

porphyria hepatica

Porphyria caused by a disturbance in liver metabolism such as occurs following hepatitis, poisoning by heavy metals, and certain anemias.See also: porphyria