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Neth J Med
; 66(8): 344-7, 2008 Sep.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18809982
RESUMEN
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.