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A 14-year-old student is brought to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Diagnostic tests reveal high serum levels of δ-aminolevulinate and porphobilinogen and low level of uroporphyrinogen I synthetase in urine.
Given the above test results, which of the following symptoms would be presented in this case?
A- Hypotension
B- Polyphagia
C- Neuropsychiatric disturbances
D- Stiff neck
A 14-year-old student is brought to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Diagnostic tests reveal high serum levels of δ-aminolevulinate and porphobilinogen and low level of uroporphyrinogen I synthetase in urine.
Given the above test results, which of the following symptoms would be presented in this case?
A- Hypotension
B- Polyphagia
C- Neuropsychiatric disturbances
D- Stiff neck
