A Case of Wilson's Disease.
- Author:
Yong Shin LEE
1
;
Woo Seung LEE
;
Choong Jae KO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Han Yang Unversity, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Chorea;
Dysarthria;
Gait;
Hepatolenticular Degeneration*;
Humans;
Male;
Penicillamine;
Physical Examination;
Tremor
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1972;13(3):199-201
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors have recntly experienced a case of Wilson's disease which was developed Kayser-Fleischer ring. The 13 years old male patient has dysarthria, slurring speech, choreiform movement and gait disturbance about for 2 years. The treatment was performed by B.A.L. and penicillamine and the result has been excellent up to date, 31/2 months after medical treatment. Physical examination on discharge were normal mentality, absence of tremors and pale Kayser Fleischer ring.
