Title of article :
Pesticide-induced porphyria cutanea tarda
Author/Authors :
Muzaffar, Fawad Combined Military Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Ejaz, Amer Combined Military Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
Abstract :
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria which results from the deficiency of a hepatic enzyme called uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase. It can be precipitated by different drugs, chemicals or diseases. Herein, we report a case of PCT caused by use of pesticide
Keywords :
Porphyria cutanea tarda , pesticide , DDT , thiodan , dithene M45
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
