Failure of prophylactic zinc in Wilson disease.
Indian Pediatr
;
2008 Feb; 45(2): 151-3
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-10757
ABSTRACT
Early institution of prophylactic therapy of asymptomatic Wilson disease patients can prevent the expression of the disease. Zinc is currently preferred therapy for presymptomatic patients. We report onset of symptomatic disease in a presymptomatic patient and deterioration of biochemical parameters in another, despite appropriate zinc therapy.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Zinc
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Brain
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Humans
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Male
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Child
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Treatment Failure
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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