Annals of Clinical Biochemistry > Volume 45, Number 4 > Pp. 434-435

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Case Reports

Copper deficiency: an unusual case of myelopathy with neuropathy

Deborah L Bertfield¹, Odai Jumma², Robert D S Pitceathly² and Jon D Sussman²

¹ University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK; ² Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centre, Hope Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD, UK

Corresponding author: Dr D Bertfield. Email: debbiebertfield{at}hotmail.com

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.

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