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Unilateral K-F ring in Wilson’s disease

Authors :
Hegde, Shruti P.
Kumar, Sakthivel Senthil
Source :
GMS Ophthalmology Cases, Vol 13, p Doc08 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
German Medical Science GMS Publishing House, 2023.

Abstract

Wilson’s disease, also called hepatolenticular degeneration, has varied clinical manifestations and poses diagnostic challenges. Kayser-Fleischer ring, when present, is considered pathognomic of Wilson’s disease. Although its presence is most commonly seen with the neuro-psychiatric form of the disease, it can also be present in hepatic form and asymptomatic patients. We report a case of unilateral Kayser-Fleischer ring in the normal, functional eye of a patient which subsequently led to the diagnosis of Wilson’s disease in the patient. This case also highlights the examination of the normal appearing eye in all the patients presenting with complaints in only one eye.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21931496
Volume :
13
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
GMS Ophthalmology Cases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1aed0845658a4d8ca26e7d27b7fba953
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3205/oc000216