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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review

Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, Volume 66, Issue 5, Page 1162-1180, May 2026.
Abstract Objectives/Background This review summarizes current insights into Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) diagnosis, management, and outcomes. RCVS is a cerebrovascular disorder characterized by recurrent thunderclap headaches and transient segmental vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries, typically resolving within 3 months ...
Ícaro Araújo de Sousa, Abner da Silva Machado, Arthur de Oliveira Veras, Thiago Oscar Goulart, Sarah Galassi Tatsuta, Trajano Aguiar Pires Gonçalves, Eva Rocha, Octávio Marques Pontes‐Neto   +7 more
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Delivering efficient liver-directed AAV-mediated gene therapy. [PDF]

, 2017
Adeno-associated virus vectors (AAV) have become the leading technology for liver-directed gene therapy. After the pioneering trials using AAV2 and AAV8 to treat haemophilia B, D’Avola et al.
Alexander, IE, Baruteau, J, Gissen, P, Waddington, SN   +3 more
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Drug-associated porphyria: a pharmacovigilance study

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Background The potentially fatal attacks experienced by porphyria carriers are triggered by various porphyrinogenic drugs. However, determining the safety of particular drugs is challenging. Methods We retrospectively used the U.S.
Qi Wang, Jun ling Zhuang, Bing Han, Miao Chen, Bin Zhao   +4 more
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Reversible Neurological Manifestations Preceding Biochemical Deterioration in Postpartum HELLP Syndrome—A Case Report and Literature Review

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Volume 28, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare but severe neurological complication associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome. We report a postpartum case in which neurological manifestations preceded the full biochemical expression of HELLP syndrome. A 22‐year‐old primigravida was admitted at 36 + 0
Dario Colacurci, Stefano Raffaele Giannubilo, Laura Sarno, Caterina Fulgione, Laura Letizia Mazzarelli, Angelo Sirico, Maria Liberata Meccariello, Andrea Albanese, Dayana Quintili, Irene Lubinski, Mario Ascione, Carla Riccardi, Giorgia D'Apice, Mariarosaria Motta, Sara Iannantuoni, Chiara Murolo, Giuseppe Bifulco, Costantino Di Carlo, Andrea Ciavattini, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti   +19 more
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A family with acute intermittent porphyria [PDF]

, 2008
Porphyrias are inherited defects in heme metabolism that result in excessive secretion of porphyrins and porphyrin precursors. Porphyrias can be classified into acute, (neuropsychiatric), cutaneous and mixed forms.
Billoo, Abdul Gaffar, Lone, Saira Waqar
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Mutation in human CLPX elevates levels of δ-aminolevulinate synthase and protoporphyrin IX to promote erythropoietic protoporphyria [PDF]

, 2017
Loss-of-function mutations in genes for heme biosynthetic enzymes can give rise to congenital porphyrias, eight forms of which have been described. The genetic penetrance of the porphyrias is clinically variable, underscoring the role of additional ...
Baker, Tania, Bergonia, Hector A., Ducamp, Sarah, Gouya, Laurent, Kafina, Martin D., Kannengiesser, Caroline, Kardon, Julia R., Karim, Zoubida, Manceau, Hana, Nicolas, Gaël, Paw, Barry H., Phillips, John D., Puy, Hervé, van der Vorm, Lisa N., Yien, Yvette Y.   +14 more
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The diagnosis and management of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)

South African Family Practice, 2009
The porphyrias are a group of disorders in which excessive quantities of porphyrins or their precursors are produced. They are due to abnormalities in the control of the porphyrin-haem metabolic pathway.
Mojakgomo H. Motswaledi
doaj   +1 more source

Afamelanotide Is Associated with Dose-Dependent Protective Effect from Liver Damage Related to Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

Life, 2023
In animal models, melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs) protect the liver from various injuries. Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a metabolic disorder, leads to the accumulation of protoporphyrin (PPIX).
Anna-Elisabeth Minder, Xiaoye Schneider-Yin, Henryk Zulewski, Christoph E. Minder, Elisabeth I. Minder   +4 more
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Atypical Guillain‐Barré Syndrome Preceding Icteric Hepatitis A: A Diagnostic Challenge—A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune‐mediated neuropathy typically triggered by infections. Rarely, it may precede acute hepatitis A (HAV), creating diagnostic challenges. We report a 32‐year‐old male presenting with ascending weakness and tingling in limbs without initial hepatic symptoms.
Asem Afana, Ahmed H. Sharaf, Jana Omar, Ahmad Elkhazin, Hossam Salameh   +4 more
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Psychiatric Disorder in Porphyria: A Case Series

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Porphyria is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the heme production pathway due to specific enzyme abnormalities. These conditions present diverse clinical symptoms, including gastrointestinal, neurovisceral, cutaneous, neurological, and ...
Poulomi Ghosh, Prashant Bhardwaj, Suprakash Chaudhury, Alisha Kumari   +3 more
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