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Wilson's disease.

T P Finley1

  • 1USAF Clinic Ramstein, A.P.O. New York 09009.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Kayser-Fleischer rings on the cornea aided in diagnosing Wilson's disease (hepatolenticular degeneration) in a young man initially misdiagnosed with a mental disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Wilson's disease (hepatolenticular degeneration) is a rare genetic disorder.
  • It can present with psychiatric symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis.
  • Ocular manifestations are key diagnostic indicators.