Coexistence of a systemic lupus erythematosus and porphyria cutanea tarda: case successfully improved by avoidance of sun exposure.
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Porphyria cutanea tarda and Sjogren's syndrome*
Porphyria cutanea tarda is prevalent in connective tissue disease, common in systemic lupus erythematosus. However, the co-existence of primary sjogren's syndrome and porphyria cutanea tarda is rare and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report a case of porphyria cutanea tarda associated with primary sjogren's syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of dermatology
دوره 45 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006