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Imran Hussain, Mahjuba Umme Salam, Rashedul Haque, Nabila Islam Khan, Mashuk Ahmed Jumma, Md. Sharif Uddin
Wilson's disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by accumulation of copper in liver, brain, corneas and kidneys. The disease is known to have various hepatic manifestations like acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of liver and acute fulminant hepatic failure, which can occur in early childhood. We experienced a case of an 18 year old girl who presented with anemia, jaundice and ascites. A diagnosis of Wilson's disease with hepatic failure was made on the basis of history, physical findings, lowserum ceruloplasmin level, elevated urinary copper and the presence of Kayser Fleischerringin both eyes on shit lamp examination. She wRES prescribed copper chelator, D penicillamine Clinical improvement was observed at follow up visits after treatment. Wilson's disease is an inherited metabolic disorder. Early diagnosis and proper management help to prevent complications. Siblings are needed to be screened to prevent manifestations.