Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
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What is the definition of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda?
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a form of porphyria that primarily affects the skin. People affected by this condition generally experience "photosensitivity," which causes painful, blistering lesions to develop on sun-exposed areas of the skin (i.e. the hands and face). Skin in these areas may also be particularly fragile with blistering and/or peeling after minor trauma. In some cases, increased hair growth as well as darkening and thickening of the affected skin may occur. Liver abnormalities may develop in some people with the condition and PCT, in general, is associated with an increased risk of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. In most cases, PCT is a complex or multifactorial condition that is likely associated with the effects of multiple genes in combination with lifestyle and environmental factors. For example, factors such as excess iron, alcohol, estrogens, smoking, chronic hepatitis C, HIV and genetic changes in the HFE gene (which is associated with the disease hemochromatosis) can all contribute to the development of PCT. Less commonly, PCT can run in families (called familial PCT). Familial PCT is caused by changes in the UROD gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
What are the alternative names for Porphyria Cutanea Tarda?
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda
  • Porphyria, hepatic
Who are the top Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Local Doctors?
Advanced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Advanced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
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Cancer Centers Of Colorado - Sloan's Lake

1601 Lowell Boulevard, Suite 150, 
Denver, CO 
Experience:
18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Jahangiri earned her medical degree and completed both her internship and residency at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. She went on to complete a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Jahangiri has been practicing medicine for 6 years. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal cancers, blood disorders and blood cancers.“I believe strongly in providing high quality oncology care for patients on the Western Slope. Cancer is so scary, and I want to help patients understand their diagnosis and options so that they can decide the best path for them. My job is to serve as a guide and support through that process.”When not working, Dr. Jahangiri enjoys running, a good book and Broadway shows. Often, she can be found partaking in one of Colorado’s many outdoor activities with her husband, three children and shelter dog. Dr. Jahangiri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Jahangiri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jahangiri is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Experienced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Referral may be required

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 250, 
Green Bay, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Demet Yasar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Hematology | Oncology
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Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

W180N11070 River Ln, 
Germantown, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Timothy Goggins is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Wisconsin. Dr. Goggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Goggins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center