铜缺乏症：一例不寻常的脊髓病合并神经病病例。

Copper deficiency: an unusual case of myelopathy with neuropathy.

作者信息

Bertfield Deborah L, Jumma Odai, Pitceathly Robert D S, Sussman Jon D

机构信息

University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK.

出版信息

Ann Clin Biochem. 2008 Jul;45(Pt 4):434-5. doi: 10.1258/acb.2008.007218.

DOI:10.1258/acb.2008.007218

PMID:18583634

Abstract

Copper deficiency is an unusual but potentially treatable cause of myelopathy. It should be considered in patients with poor nutrition or a history of gastrointestinal surgery. We report the case of an 82-year-old man who presented with sensory symptoms and gait ataxia.

摘要

铜缺乏是一种罕见但可能可治疗的脊髓病病因。对于营养不良或有胃肠道手术史的患者应予以考虑。我们报告一例82岁男性患者，其表现为感觉症状和步态共济失调。