Pseudoporphyria Associated with Voriconazole
October 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1042 | Copyright © October 2007
Wilson Kwong MD, Sylvia Hsu MD
Abstract
Pseudoporphyria is a rare photosensitivity that resembles porphyria cutanea tarda clinically but lacks the biochemical derangements
in porphyrin metabolism. The majority of cases are induced by ingestion of particular medications. We report
a case of pseudoporphyria induced by voriconazole, a second-generation triazole antifungal agent, in a lung transplant recipient.
Voriconazole was not discontinued due to medical necessity. The patient’s pseudoporphyria was adequately controlled
with UVA and UVB protection sunscreen despite continued mild sun exposure.