Wilson disease - DermNet
Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder that results in excessive amounts of copper in the body. It is four times more common in females than in males. Copper is normally metabolised by being incorporated into copper-containing enzymes …
Dermatological signs in Wilson's disease - PubMed
Dermatologist should be aware of the various dermatological manifestations of Wilson's disease, because a careful and objective skin, mucosa, nail and hair examination may be indicative of a diagnosis of Wilson's disease, particularly in early cases.
Wilson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年12月2日 · Wilson's disease is a rare inherited condition that causes copper levels to build up in several organs, especially the liver, brain and eyes. Most people with Wilson's disease are diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 35. But younger and older people can be affected too.
Dermatological signs in Wilson’s disease - Wiley Online Library
2009年5月27日 · Twenty-five (67.6%), five (13.5%), nine (24.3%) had at least one skin, mucosal and nail finding, respectively. The most prevalent dermatological diagnosis of the Wilson’s disease patients was xerosis (45.7%). The presence of dermatological findings was not related to drug usage, severity of the disease, or malnutrition. The duration of the ...
We report here two cases who were diagnosed as Wilson's disease with prominent skin lesions over both lower extremities. These cases are reported here as it is rare and to highlight the fact...
Skin Pigmentation in Wilson's Disease - JAMA Network
Twelve of 20 patients (60%) with Wilson's disease (hepatolenticular degeneration) were noted to have hyperpigmentation on the anterior aspect of the lower part of the legs. Histologically, this was found to be caused by increased melanin deposition.
Wilson Disease and Unusual Dermatological Manifestations: A …
2024年3月27日 · We present the case of a 22-year-old male patient with Wilson's disease who presented with painful subcutaneous nodules dispersed across his body, along with other systemic symptoms. Laboratory investigations revealed abnormalities indicative of liver dysfunction, iron excess, and anemia.
Dermatological Manifestations of Wilson’s Disease: Two Cases
2018年7月3日 · We report here two cases who were diagnosed as Wilson's disease with prominent skin lesions over both lower extremities. These cases are reported here as it is rare and to highlight the fact that early recognition of the skin lesions may play a role in the diagnosis of Wilson's disease.
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Dermatologist should be aware of the various dermatological manifestations of Wilson's disease, because a careful and objective skin, mucosa, nail and hair examination may be indicative of a...
Skin changes in long-term Wilson's disease - The Lancet ...
A 45-year-old man was diagnosed with asymptomatic Wilson's disease at age 9 years after family screening due to a sibling with acute liver failure. He started on penicillamine and remained asymptomatic; however, he developed skin changes after 21 years of treatment (figure A, B), and his treatment was switched to zinc acetate as a precaution ...