Wilson's Disease and Pregnancy: A Case Report.
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Case Report
VOLUME: 6 ISSUE: 4
P: 279 - 282
December 2009

Wilson's Disease and Pregnancy: A Case Report.

Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2009;6(4):279-282
1. Ataturk Education And Research Hospital, Obstetrics And Gynecology Department
2. Ataturk Education And Research Hospital, Medical Genetics Department, Ankara
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ABSTRACT

Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that is characterized by a defect in biliary excretion of copper, resulting in copper accumulation especially in the liver, brain, kidney and cornea. Herein we report a pregnant case with Wilson’s disease and will discuss with emphasis on the prenatal genetic counseling, obstetric management and treatment options during pregnancy using the recent literature.

Keywords:
Copper, D-Penicillamine, Pregnancy, Wilson’s disease