A type 2 diabetes patient with three years of persistent abdominal pain: the culprit was variegate porphyria—a case report
This case underscores that VP can present atypically without skin lesions. It highlights the importance of considering VP in diabetic patients with unexplained neurovisceral symptoms and demonstrates that mild attacks can be managed with tailored supportive care.
Authors
- Zhongsen Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5546-4193)
- Yulin Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5928-5037)
- JinSen Chen
- ZiYing Huang
- XiaoLi Yan
- ChenChen Wang
- MengTing Ye
Institutions
- Quzhou City People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1777122
- Primary Topic
- Porphyrin Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00