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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(1):74-79. Published online January 31, 1974.

A Case of Wilson’s Disease

Goo Young Chung¹, Dong Min Lee¹, Mun Jae Park¹, Chung Hun Choi¹, Dong Koo Lee², In Soo Suh²

¹Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine Taegu, Korea
²Department of Pathology，Kyungpook National University School of Medicine Taegu, Korea

Abstract

There have been a few cases of Wilson’s disease reported in Korea. This paper presents the hepatic form of Wilson,s disease and reviews pertinent literatures. Hepatic involvement remains the most likely manner for presentation in the pediatric age group, and therefore the diagnosis needs serious consideration in any child with symptoms and signs of liver disease, acute or chronic. This case, 8-year-old school child complained of jaundice and abdominal distention. Laboratory data revealed low serum ceruloplasmin level, high copper content in liver, and the autopsy findings compatible with Laennec’s cirrhosis.

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