Neurological Manifestation of Wilson Disease at an Early Age: A Case Report

Authors

  • MI Bari Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi
  • LS Sharmin Registrar, Department of Neonatology, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi
  • T Alam Associate Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Dinajpur Medical College, Dinajpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v23i1.41144

Keywords:

Neurological Manifestation, Wilson Disease

Abstract

Wilson’s disease (hepatolenticuler degeneration), an inborn error of copper metabolism, is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by degenerative changes in brain, liver disease and Kayser Fleisher (KF) rings in the cornea. It is due to a defect of p-type ATPase which is probably required for normal excretion of copper through bile. Hepatic manifestation of the disease is common at early age and neurological manifestation is common at an older age. We are reporting Wilson disease with neurological manifestation in a 10 year old boy.

TAJ 2010; 23(1): 87-90

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Published

2010-06-01

How to Cite

Bari, M., Sharmin, L., & Alam, T. (2010). Neurological Manifestation of Wilson Disease at an Early Age: A Case Report. TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 23(1), 87–90. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v23i1.41144

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Case Reports