Publications by authors named "Roald Credo"
Article Synopsis
- Some patients may show unusual symptoms that could be related to a condition called porphyria, which is inherited and affects how the body processes certain chemicals.
- Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a specific type of porphyria that can cause severe symptoms like stomach pain and confusion, especially triggered by certain stresses like drugs or trauma.
- A case of AIP in a burn patient showed these symptoms, and after several tests, it was found that he had high levels of harmful substances, which contributed to his complications and eventual death.
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