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Wilson’s Disease and Nevus of Ota in a Child: A Case Report.
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Case Reports in Ophthalmology . Oct2024, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p724-728. 5p. 1 Illustration. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- <bold><italic>Introduction:</italic></bold> Wilson’s disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that disrupts copper metabolism. It presents with distinctive ocular manifestations. Oculodermal melanosis, commonly referred to as nevus of Ota, is a painless condition characterized by hyperpigmentation in and around the eye. In this case report, we describe the unique occurrence of both conditions in this pediatric patient. <bold><italic>Case Presentation:</italic></bold> A 10-year-old girl exhibited classic ocular signs associated with Wilson’s disease, including Kayser-Fleischer rings and sunflower-type cataracts. Additionally, she displayed unilateral confluent gray-blue hyperpigmentation consistent with a nevus of Ota. As of now, the patient remains asymptomatic, with preserved visual acuity. <bold><italic>Conclusions:</italic></bold> To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first report of nevus of Ota in a child diagnosed with Wilson’s disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16632699
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180292848
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000541119