Pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda: two case reports on children receiving peritoneal dialysis and erythropoietin therapy

J Pediatr. 1992 Nov;121(5 Pt 1):749-52. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81909-2.

Abstract

Pseudoporphyria cutanea tarda occurred in two children undergoing peritoneal dialysis and receiving erythropoietin therapy. The mechanism whereby erythropoietin might lead to photosensitization is unknown, but physicians should be aware of this possible association.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Erythropoietin / adverse effects*
  • Erythropoietin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / etiology*
  • Porphyria Cutanea Tarda / pathology

Substances

  • Erythropoietin