PORPHYRIAS
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For the most part, the porphyrias are
attributable to inherited genes; such an inheritance cannot be
prevented. However, symptoms can be prevented or limited by avoiding
factors that trigger development.
If there is a family history of porphyria, a person should consider
being tested to determine whether he or she carries the associated
gene. Even if symptoms are absent, it is useful to know about the
presence of the gene to assess the risks of developing the
associated porphyria. This knowledge also reveals whether a person's
offspring may be at risk. Theoretically, it is possible to do
prenatal tests. However, these tests would not indicate whether the
child would develop porphyria symptoms; only that they might have
the potential to do so. |
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