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Wilson’s Disease and Nevus of Ota in a Child: A Case Report
- Source :
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 724-728 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Karger Publishers, 2024.
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Abstract
- Introduction: Wilson’s disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that disrupts copper metabolism. It presents with distinctive ocular manifestations. Oculodermal melanosis, commonly referred to as nevus of Ota, is a painless condition characterized by hyperpigmentation in and around the eye. In this case report, we describe the unique occurrence of both conditions in this pediatric patient. Case Presentation: A 10-year-old girl exhibited classic ocular signs associated with Wilson’s disease, including Kayser-Fleischer rings and sunflower-type cataracts. Additionally, she displayed unilateral confluent gray-blue hyperpigmentation consistent with a nevus of Ota. As of now, the patient remains asymptomatic, with preserved visual acuity. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first report of nevus of Ota in a child diagnosed with Wilson’s disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16632699
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.54e6880714bc403087c43713913ce0c2
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000541119