Scleral Necrosis in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda: A Case Report

Scleral necrosis is a rare but well documented ocular manifestation of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT). The PCT is caused by a deficiency of Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase (Uro-D). The typical clinical manifestations of PCT in the form of cutaneous photosensitivity are due to the accumulation of fluor...

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Published in:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Main Authors: Ruchi Shukla, Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, Prasoon Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15944/51727_CE[Ra1]_F[SH]_PF1(TW_SS)_PFA_NC_PN(KM).pdf