Zinc-Induced Copper Deficiency Myeloneuropathy Masquerading as Paraneoplastic Syndrome: A Case Report
Vladimir Osadchyi, Sarah N Van Antwerp, James J. Vredenburgh
Copper deficiency is a rare but reversible cause of myeloneuropathy, often overlooked in patients presenting with progressive neurological deficits. Excessive zinc intake, particularly from denture adhesives, can lead to copper depletion through competitive inhibition of intestinal absorption. We present the case of …
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