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What is the definition of Variegate Porphyria?
Variegate porphyria (VP) causes the abnormal production of heme, an important part of the protein in blood that carries oxygen throughout our bodies. It is used in all the body's organs. Symptoms of VP usually begin in adulthood and are different from person to person. Symptoms may include sun sensitivity and the development of skin blisters and sores when exposed to sunlight. Some people with VP have episodes (acute attacks) of severe stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. In some cases, muscle weakness, anxiety, and seizures may occur. Variegate porphyria is caused by genetic changes in the PPOX gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Some people who have PPOX gene variants never have symptoms of porphyria. Diagnosis of VP is based on the symptoms, clinical examination, and other blood and urine tests. The diagnosis may be confirmed by the results of genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Variegate Porphyria?
  • Variegate porphyria
  • PPOX deficiency
  • Porphyria variegate
  • Porphyria, South African type
  • Protoporphyrinogen oxidase deficiency
  • VP
Who are the top Variegate Porphyria Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Variegate Porphyria
Dr. Song Zhao
Oncology
Distinguished in Variegate Porphyria
Dr. Song Zhao
Oncology

Medical Oncology - Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill

1221 Madison Street, 
Seattle, WA 
206-386-3751
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Dr. Zhao believes in providing the best cancer care through multidisciplinary, evidence-based — yet personalized — approaches. Dr. Zhao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Variegate Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, Porphyria, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Zhao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Variegate Porphyria
Yonatan Edel
Elite in Variegate Porphyria
Yonatan Edel
Beersheba, D, IL 

Yonatan Edel practices practicing medicine in Beersheba, Israel. Mr. Edel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Variegate Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Coproporphyria, Variegate Porphyria, Porphyria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Variegate Porphyria
Pavel Martasek
Elite in Variegate Porphyria
Pavel Martasek
Prague, PR, CZ 

Pavel Martasek practices practicing medicine in Prague, Czech Republic. Mr. Martasek is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Variegate Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Variegate Porphyria, Porphyria, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

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