[Acute hemolysis and liver cirrhosis as leading symptoms of Wilson's disease in childhood]. / Akute Hämolyse und Leberzirrhose als führende Symptome eines Morbus Wilson im Kindesalter.

ABSTRACT

Acute hemolytic anemia and the development of liver cirrhosis with ascites 3 month thereafter suggested Wilson's disease in a 12 years old child, which was confirmed by inappropriate copper metabolism. In addition, neurological symptoms and renal tubular insufficiency characterized the early stage of the disease.