Maintenance treatment of Wilson's disease with oral zinc. Apropos of a child treated for 4 years
Alexiou, D.; Hatzis, T.; Koutselinis, A.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 42(6): 447-449
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 4051676 Document Number: 262432
A 13 year-old boy with Wilson's disease was treated with zinc sulphate per os for 4 years. This treatment, which was effective and non toxic, could substitute for penicillamine as long term treatment of Wilson's disease.
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