Question 103 · LEK · Wilson's disease
Which of the following are characteristic of Wilson disease in children?
1) excessive storage of copper in the liver accompanied by the increased serum activity of aminotransferases;
2) frequent neurological disorders, especially dysarthria;
3) frequent presence of Kayser-Fleischer ring of the cornea;
4) increased serum ceruloplasmin concentration;
5) increased urinary copper excretion.
The correct answer is:
2) frequent neurological disorders, especially dysarthria;
3) frequent presence of Kayser-Fleischer ring of the cornea;
4) increased serum ceruloplasmin concentration;
5) increased urinary copper excretion.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 1,5.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 1,3,4,5.
Hint
Consider which form of Wilson disease dominates in young children and in which direction ceruloplasmin and urinary copper change.
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