Abstract
Introduction: 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. Case Presentation: 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. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first report of nevus of Ota in a child diagnosed with Wilson's disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 724-728 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 10 Oct 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger AG, Basel.
Keywords
- Kayser-Fleischer rings
- Nevus of Ota
- Sunflower-type cataract
- Wilson's disease