porphyria cutanea tarda

porphyria cutanea tarda definition - medical

porphyria cu·ta·ne·a tar·da (kyo͞o-tāˈnē-ə târˈdə)

noun
Abbr. PCT Porphyria characterized by liver dysfunction and photosensitive cutaneous lesions, with hyperpigmentation and scleroderma-like changes in skin, neurologic manifestations, and porphyrinuria. Also called symptomatic porphyria.

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