CPOX-related hereditary coproporphyria
MONDO:0800180A porphyria caused by monoallelic and biallelic variants in CPOX and presenting as a spectrum of disease (a semidominant inheritance pattern). Monoallelic variants typically cause acute/episodic neurovisceral attacks with adolescent or adult onset, characterized by severe abdominal pain as well as acute motor neuropathy and other neurological symptoms. Triggers precipitating acute attacks include estrogen/progesterone, oral contraceptives, alcohol, drugs, stress, or infections. Cases with biallelic variants have symptoms in infancy, including hemolytic anemia, enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), and severe jaundice. Additional symptoms may include erythrodontia, red urine, fragile skin, and cutaneous photosensitivity leading to scarring of sun-exposed skin.
Also known as: CPOX-related hepatic porphyria
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Porphyria biomarker hunt could transform patient monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress …
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a hidden liver condition cause POTS? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) might also have a rare condition called acute hepatic porphyria (AHP), which can cause similar symptoms like rapid heart rate and abdominal pain. Researchers will test 70 adults with POTS usi…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC