| Wilson disease with an initial manifestation of polyneuropathy. | |
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PMID: 16216950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Recognition of Wilson disease (WD) is sometimes difficult because of its diverse manifestations. Peripheral neuropathy is rarely reported in the context of WD. OBJECTIVE: To report an unusual patient with WD whose initial manifestation was peripheral neuropathy. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Neurology department in a tertiary referral center. METHOD: Personal observation. RESULT: A 17-year-old man, who was eventually diagnosed with WD, was initially seen with polyneuropathy at least 6 months prior to developing more typical symptoms of WD. Electrophysiological and pathological studies suggested a neuropathy of mixed type. Treatment for WD resulted in clinical and electrophysiological improvement. CONCLUSION: Wilson disease may initially appear as a treatable polyneuropathy. |
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Authors:
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Keun-Hwa Jung; Tae-Beom Ahn; Beom S Jeon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of neurology Volume: 62 ISSN: 0003-9942 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Neurol. Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-11 Completed Date: 2005-11-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372436 Medline TA: Arch Neurol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1628-31 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. |
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Adolescent Brain / pathology Electrophysiology Hepatolenticular Degeneration / complications*, physiopathology* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Polyneuropathies / etiology*, pathology Sural Nerve / pathology |
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