Good response with zinc acetate monotherapy in an adolescent affected by severe Wilson disease

Good response with zinc acetate monotherapy in an adolescent affected by severe Wilson disease

We describe a 17-year-old girl with haemolytic anaemia as presentation of Wilson disease. The diagnosis was based on the findings of < 20 mg/dl ceruloplasmin serum level, Kayser-Fleischer ring and Coombs-negative haemolytic anaemia. Genetic testing revealed the presence of the H1069Q heterozygous...

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Main Authors: M.G. Marazzi, S. Giardino, C. Dufour, M. Serafino, D. Sperlì, R. Giacchino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-04-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
Subjects:
Haemolytic anaemia
Wilson disease
zinc acetate
Online Access:http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/67

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