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Wilson's Disease and neuropsych symptoms


Phasmid

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I just wrote a LONG post and LOST it all so I don't want to re-write everything. In short, our new neurologist ordered blood test for ceruloplasmin levels to rule out Wilson's Disease. Get this: On MRI, the tell tale sign on image of the brain section is that of "face of the giant panda!" I kid you not.

 

Anyway, Wilson's Disease is caused by the accumulation of copper and deposition of copper in the brain. It comes with liver problems. I don't think this is my son. But she wants to rule it out.

 

Look it up- something else to think about (not that we really need more...)

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When our dd was in extreme exacerbation and we took her to a FAMOUS children's hospital Wilson's disease was the diagnosis of choice for the pediatric neurologist on call. He was vehemently against the oncept of PANDAS...odd that he chose a disease that looks like a panda in an MRI. That's the first time I could giggle about that experience, thank you, I needed that.

Mary

from Michigan

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