Acute hepatic porphyrias (AHP) are four rare genetic disorders caused by inherited deficiencies in the heme-biosynthetic pathway, leading to accumulations of porphyrin precursors. Symptoms often resemble other diseases in the gastrointestinal, gynecological, and neurological areas and are characterized by intensely painful attacks that can be life-threatening if incorrectly diagnosed, representing a significant knowledge and practice gap. Likewise, when correctly diagnosed, treatment may vary among clinicians who manage these patients. To close these practice gaps, our faculty of AHP experts will discuss treatment strategies and provide recommendations using real patient cases seen in clinical practice.
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| * Times are EST | |
| 01:00 PM | Registration and Luncheon Buffet |
| 01:10 PM |
AHPs: Clinical Manifestations
Amy K. Dickey, MD, MSC Co-Founder and Co-Director, Porphyria Center |
| 01:40 PM |
Differential Diagnoses: Tyrosinemia Type 1 and other Porphyria-Like Diseases
Clara C. Hildebrandt, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics |
| 02:10 PM | Closing Comments, Audience Q&A |
| 02:30 PM | Adjourn |
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