In porphyra cutanea tarda the type of porphyrin excreted in urine is
Correct Answer: Type I & III uroporphyrins
Description: Porphyria cutanea tarda is also known as cutaneous hepatic porphyria. The paial deficiency of enzyme Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase is responsible for the occurrence of porphyria cutanea tarda. Hence there is an increased excretion of uroporphyrins 1 and 3
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