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Question Date: 16/12/2023

Question: In myelopathy associated with copper deficiency, all of the following are seen except:

Options:

• Decreased serum copper
• Decreased serum ceruloplasmin
• Elevated urinary copper levels
• Low serum zinc levels

Correct Answer: Elevated urinary copper levels

Explaination: The diagnosis of myelopathy related to copper deficiency depends on demonstration of decreased serum copper and decreased serum ceruloplasmin levels<br><br>Measurement of serum zinc levels may be elevated and give clues to copper deficiency induced by excessive zinc intake<br><br>Urinary copper levels are low, unlike Wilson disease, which is associated with elevated urinary copper levels

Reference: KumarN.Metabolicandtoxicmyelopathies. SeminNeurol2012;32(2):123136