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Porphyria

Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders caused by problems with how your body makes a substance called heme. Read more about types and symptoms.

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Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders caused by problems with how your body makes a substance called heme. Read more about types and symptoms.

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Porphyria
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