J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1972 Sep;13(3):199-201.

A Case of Wilson's Disease

• Lee YS
• Lee WS
• Ko CJ

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.

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Chorea
Dysarthria
Gait
Hepatolenticular Degeneration*
Humans
Male
Penicillamine
Physical Examination
Tremor
Penicillamine