Porphyria
ICD-10 Code
E80.1
Category
Metabolic
Porphyria
Definition
Porphyria is a group of diseases in which substances called porphyrins build up, negatively affecting the skin or nervous system. Most types are inherited, but porphyria cutanea tarda may also be due to increased iron in the liver, hepatitis C, alcohol, or HIV/AIDS.
Also known as porphyria — per MONDO