ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Acute intermittent porphyria
;
intracranial aneurysm
;
δ-amino-laevulinic-acid synthetase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A case is presented of Acute Intermittent Porphyria and aneurysm of the posterior communicating artery, an association not previously described in the literature. The problems posed by the acute intermittent porphyria in the neurosurgical management are discussed. Finally, the drugs that do not cause induction of the enzyme δ-Ammolaevulinic Synthetase are indicated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01665110