Difference between revisions of "Erythropoietic Porphyria"

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*"Congenital Pink [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|Tooth]]"   
 
*"Congenital Pink [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|Tooth]]"   
 
*Occurs in cattle, cats and sometimes pigs
 
*Occurs in cattle, cats and sometimes pigs

Revision as of 16:37, 27 July 2010



Also known as: Congenital Pink Tooth

Porphyria


  • "Congenital Pink Tooth"
  • Occurs in cattle, cats and sometimes pigs
  • Teeth are pink due to congenital inability to metabolise haemoglobin pigments. These pigments also produce photosensitivity in skin.
  • This results in severe sunburn if animal exposed to normal levels of sunlight.

Discoloration of a single tooth is more likely to be caused by pus in the tooth.