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Manifestations of copper deficiency

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Possible features of copper deficiency include:

  • myelopathy, polyneuropathy, cognitive deficits
  • optic neuropathy
  • anaemia, neutropenia, hepatosplenomegaly, kinky hair, depigmented skin, poor wound healing

Reference

  1. Wazir S. Copper deficiency, a new triad: anemia, leucopenia, and myeloneuropathy. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017 Sep 19;7(4):265–268.

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