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