Porphyria
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Porphyria Treatment: Specialist
Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat porphyria:
Hematology
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Porphyria Home Care
Related Topics:
Acute intermittent porphyria
Genetic disease
Porphyria cutanea tarda
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Abdominal pain
Arm pain
Back pain
Leg pain
Rash
Red urine
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Last Updated: Jun 24, 2008
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