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Wilson's disease presenting as respiratory failure.

P Narayanan1, G Chetan, S Mahadevan

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|January 31, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This case report details an 11-year-old girl with Wilson's disease presenting atypically with generalized weakness and respiratory failure. Her condition rapidly progressed to fatal hypokalemia and acute renal failure despite treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Wilson's disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder of copper metabolism.
  • Typically presents with hepatic or neurologic symptoms, but atypical presentations occur.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old girl presented with generalized weakness and respiratory failure.
  • Initial symptoms were not typical for Wilson's disease.

Findings:

  • The patient developed severe, refractory hypokalemia.
  • This progressed to acute renal failure, leading to death.
  • The disease course was unusually rapid and severe.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering Wilson's disease in pediatric patients with unexplained weakness and respiratory distress.

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  • Underscores the potential for severe metabolic derangements, including hypokalemia and renal failure, in Wilson's disease.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and management to prevent fatal outcomes.