Kayser-Fleischer Ring as the Initial Presentation of Wilson Disease - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Dr. P. Rajasekhar MS, Dr. M. Parnikumar MS, Dr. J. Sahithi

Abstract: An 18 year old female presented with bilateral Kayser Fleischer ring and bilateral sunflower cataract. . There were coexisting hepatic symptoms. Her serology was positive for hepatitis B. . . Her ceruloplasmin levels were abnormal and ultrasound abdomen showed altered hepatic echogenicity. We report the interesting case of Wilson disease with characteristic ophthalmic manifestations where diagnosis of this condition plays a crucial role in the management and follow up.

Keywords: KAYSER FLEISCHER RING, SUNFLOWER CATARACT, WILSON DISEASE, CERULOPLASMIN, SERUM COPPER

How to Cite?: Dr. P. Rajasekhar MS, Dr. M. Parnikumar MS, Dr. J. Sahithi, "Kayser-Fleischer Ring as the Initial Presentation of Wilson Disease - A Case Report and Review of Literature", Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 626-627, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB151244, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB151244