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Haemolytic anaemia as a first sign of Wilson's disease
- Source :
- Netherlands journal of medicine, 66(8), 344-347. Van Zuiden Communications BV
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- A 19-year-old female presented with haemolytic anaemia and subsequently developed liver failure. This raised suspicion of Wilson's disease, which was confirmed by Kayser-Fleischer rings, a low ceruloplasmin level, raised 24-hour urinary copper excretion and two mutations in the 'Wilson gene'. She was successfully treated with D-penicillamine and zinc. In young patients with unexplained haemolysis, liver dysfunction or neuro-psychiatric symptoms, Wilson's disease should be considered
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03002977
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Netherlands journal of medicine, 66(8), 344-347. Van Zuiden Communications BV
- Accession number :
- edsair.narcis........a35dbe08508d272b2aad06dc766e2691