Hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease) and pregnancy. A review and report of a case.
This article presents a case report of Wilson's disease in pregnancy and a review of this entity during gestation. Biochemical and pathological data are reviewed and current treatment is discussed. Pertinent questions of interest to the obstetrician are indicated with reference to Wilson's disease.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002570:Ceruloplasmin / Q000097:blood; D003300:Copper / Q000378:metabolism; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006527:Hepatolenticular Degeneration / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000150:complications; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000378:metabolism*
D004967:Estrogens; D003300:Copper; D002570:Ceruloplasmin; D010396:Penicillamine