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Advanced Management of Acute Intermittent Porphyria: The Role of Givosiran Therapy in Improving Long‐Term Outcomes‐A Case Study

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare disorder causing neurotoxic precursor accumulation and severe neurological complications. We report a case progressing to tetraplegia and respiratory failure with delayed diagnosis. Treatment with hemin and givosiran resulted in prevention of attacks and functional recovery, highlighting the importance of
Natália Rebeca Alves de Araújo Karpejany   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda as a key to avoiding scarring – a mild form of the disease

open access: yesPrzegląd Dermatologiczny, 2019
Porphyria cutanea tarda belongs to the group of porphyrias. Porphyria is a heme disorder caused by an acquired or congenital defect of hepatic enzymes. This consequently leads to the accumulation of porphyrins in various organs.
Marcela Nowak   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Porphyria‐Safe Emergency Management in COVID‐Associated GBS‐Like Neuropathy: Why Early Medication Review Should Accompany PBG/ALA Testing

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT In COVID‐associated acute neuropathy with abdominal pain, seizures, hyponatremia, hypertension, or hepatic involvement, suspected acute intermittent porphyria should prompt both early PBG/ALA testing and immediate porphyria‐safe medication review to avoid worsening neurovisceral attacks before diagnostic confirmation.
Muhammad Abdullah Awan
wiley   +1 more source

Severe Abdominal Pain as a Prominent Clinical Manifestation of Anti‐DPPX Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Case Report and Systematic Review

open access: yesImmunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Anti‐dipeptidyl‐peptidase‐like protein 6 encephalitis (DPPXE) is an exceptionally rare form of autoimmune encephalitis characterized by a highly heterogeneous clinical phenotype. Methods In this study, we report a Chinese patient presenting with severe abdominal pain as a prominent symptom; furthermore, we conducted a systematic ...
Difang Shi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria and Surgery: A Case of Successful Mastectomy With Perioperative Light Shielding Strategies Based on Light‐Induced Hemolytic Threshold Assessment

open access: yesThe Journal of Dermatology, Volume 53, Issue 6, Page 930-933, June 2026.
ABSTRACT A 50‐year‐old female patient was referred to our department for consultation regarding perioperative management of breast cancer surgery. She had a history of photosensitivity since childhood and was diagnosed with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) during her first pregnancy.
Fumika Tateishi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A pragmatic, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial to assess the safety, clinical and cost-effectiveness of mirtazapine and carbamazepine in people with Alzheimer’s disease and agitated behaviours: the HTA-SYMBAD trial

open access: yesHealth Technology Assessment, 2023
Background Agitation is common and impacts negatively on people with dementia and carers. Non-drug patient-centred care is first-line treatment, but we need other treatment when this fails.
Sube Banerjee   +23 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review

open access: yesHeadache: 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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reversible Neurological Manifestations Preceding Biochemical Deterioration in Postpartum HELLP Syndrome—A Case Report and Literature Review

open access: yesThe 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   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atypical Guillain‐Barré Syndrome Preceding Icteric Hepatitis A: A Diagnostic Challenge—A Case Report

open access: yesClinical 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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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