title: Copper deficiency: an unusual case of myelopathy with neuropathy.
abstract: Copper deficiency is an unusual but potentially treatable cause of myelopathy. It should be considered in patients with poor nutrition or a history of gastrointestinal surgery. We report the case of an 82-year-old man who presented with sensory symptoms and gait ataxia.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. debbiebertfield@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Deborah L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bertfield
authors.forename: Odai
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Jumma
authors.forename: Robert D S
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pitceathly
authors.forename: Jon D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Sussman
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003300:Copper / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011115:Polyneuropathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003300:Copper