title: [Bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon in a patient with Wilson disease. A case report].
abstract: A 58-year old man with Wilson's disease sustained a bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon. The histological investigation showed advanced degeneration of tendon structure and copper deposits. After tenosuture the patient had complete cure with full range of movement. We discuss about relation of Wilson's disease, copper deposits and degenerative changes of tendon tissue.
authors.affiliation: Lubinusklinik, Krankenhaus für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Kiel.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Laprell
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D003300:Copper / Q000378:metabolism; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000473:pathology; D006527:Hepatolenticular Degeneration / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003300:Copper; D002118:Calcium