[Regression of a Kayser-Fleischer ring in a case of Wilson's disease during penicillamine therapy (author's transl)].
The disappearance of a Kayser-Fleischer ring induced by the administration of penicillamine (D-penicillamine) for 17 years is described. The ring disappeared only in the lateral and medial portions leaving superior and inferior crescents. Possible mechanisms of this partial regression of the ring ae discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003300:Copper / Q000378:metabolism; D003315:Cornea / Q000378:metabolism; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006527:Hepatolenticular Degeneration / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012043:Regression, Psychology
D003300:Copper; D010396:Penicillamine
Die Rückbildung eines Kayser-Fleischer-Ringes bei Morbus Wilson unter Penicillamintherapie.