Copper deficiency: an unusual case of myelopathy with neuropathy.
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.
Bertfield
Deborah L
DL
University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. debbiebertfield@hotmail.com
Jumma
Odai
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Pitceathly
Robert D S
RD
Sussman
Jon D
JD
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
D003300:Copper