An unusual manifestation of Wilson disease presenting with burning feet syndrome

Abstract

Background: Wilson disease is rarely associated with peripheral neuropathy. Case Report: We report on a 50 y old male with an unusual manifestation of Wilson disease. The patient presented with burning feet syndrome. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal and myelin damage. In genetic testing, a homozygous point mutation (c.3207C>A) on the ATP7B gene was found. Conclusions: Physicians should be aware that patients suffering from Wilson disease may present with a broad spectre of symptoms, including signs of polyneuropathy.