Erythropoietic porphyria
n Autosomal recessive disorder of porphyrin
metabolism that results in increased
synthesis and excretion of porphyrins
n Diffuse discoloration of dentition results
n Teeth appear red-brown and exhibit a red
fluorescence when exposed to UV light
n Prophyrin present in enamel and dentin of
deciduous teeth so discoloration worse
n Only dentin of permanent teeth affected