Article
Wilson disease in children: analysis of 57 cases.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Jan 2009
Manolaki Nina, Nikolopoulou Georgia, Daikos George L, Panagiotakaki Eleni, Tzetis Maria, Roma Eleftheria, Kanavakis Emmanouel, Syriopoulou Vassiliki P
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Wilson disease (WD) has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Affected children may be entirely asymptomatic and the diagnosis problematic. Herein we present the clinical and laboratory characteristics of 57 children with WD and point out the diagnostic difficulties in a pediatric population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Clinical and laboratory data were collected from 57 consecutive children with WD....
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