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Wilson’s Disease and Nevus of Ota in a Child: A Case Report

Authors :
Achia Nemet
Itai Hacker
Chani Topf-Olivestone
Ran Svirsky
Joseph Pikkel
Michael Kinori
Source :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 724-728 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Karger Publishers, 2024.

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