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  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Porphyrias are a group of metabolic disorders stemming from heme biosynthesis deficiencies.
  • Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) specifically results from a deficiency in the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase.
  • AIP is an autosomal dominant condition with a prevalence of 1 in 2,000, primarily affecting women aged 20-40.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old woman presented with prolonged abdominal pain, severe electrolyte imbalances (hyponatremia, hypokalemia), tachycardia, and hypertension.
  • She subsequently developed acute flabby quadriparesis and a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
  • Neurophysiological studies indicated a mixed axonal polyneuropathy, with elevated urine porphobilinogen and porphyrins.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria was confirmed by elevated urinary porphobilinogen and porphyrins.
  • Administration of hemin led to clinical stabilization and normalization of porphobilinogen levels.
  • The patient's neurological and visceral symptoms significantly improved post-treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing diverse clinical presentations of AIP, including neurological and visceral manifestations.
  • Early diagnosis and timely intervention with hemin are critical for effective management and preventing severe complications.
  • Management strategies should include hematin and dextrose, while avoiding hypotonic solutions to prevent hyponatremia exacerbation.