An Acute Intermittent Porphyria that is due to a deficiency of Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase in the liver, the third enzyme in the 8-enzyme biosynthetic pathway of Heme. Acute Intermittent Porphyria can be precipitated by medications, fasting, smoking, infections, surgery, stress, menstrual hormones, and excessive use of alcohol or exposure to the sun.
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