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A Case Report of Acute Intermittent Porphyria Mimicking Autoimmune Encephalitis
Harwindar Kumar1, Maira Salam2
1Neurology, Buner Medical Center, Buner, PAK.
Cureus
|May 11, 2026
Summary
A young woman experienced seizures and encephalopathy, initially suspected as encephalitis. Further investigation revealed autonomic instability, leading to a diagnosis of porphyria, a rare metabolic disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Metabolic Disorders
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Encephalopathy and seizures can stem from diverse etiologies, including infections, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic disturbances.
- Autonomic instability, characterized by symptoms like dilated pupils, hypertension, and hyponatremia, can be a critical indicator of underlying systemic disease.
- Porphyria, a group of rare genetic disorders affecting heme synthesis, can manifest with neurological complications, including seizures and autonomic dysfunction.
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