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A CASE REPORT ON YOUNG ADULT WITH WILSONS DISEASE.

Authors :
Vajinepalli, Alekhya
Korlagunta, Bhavana Devi
Thota, Prudvi
Katta, Sireesha
Boddu, Naga Surya Pavan
Rao Nallani, Venkata Rama
Mythri, Ambavaram
Nadendla, Ramarao
Source :
International Journal of Pure Medical Research; Nov2023, Vol. 8 Issue 11, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Wilsons disease is a rare inherited disorder which is characterized by impaired copper excretion which leads to excessive deposition of copper in many tissues and organs like brain, liver, and eye. This is also charac terized by K aiser-Fleischer ring, low serum ceruloplasmin levels and elevated urinary copper excretion [1]. A 26year male patient came to the neurology department with chief complaints of involuntary tremors of both hands and difficulty in walking in the last one month associated with swaying to one side in the last 20 days. On examination the patient is having Kaiser-Fleisher ring positive and upon further investigation Magnetic resonance imaging brain was performed which revealed the features in favor of Wilson's disease. And for this condition the patient is treated with chelating agents and benzodiazepines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26180766
Volume :
8
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Pure Medical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174988445