A 23-year-old man with chronic hepatitis had physical testing, and the results can be seen in the photo below. These alterations to the cornea may be seen with the unaided eye. This patient is most likely to have which of the following conditions?

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A 23-year-old man with chronic hepatitis had physical testing, and the results can be seen in the photo below. These alterations to the cornea may be seen with the unaided eye.  This patient is most likely to have which of the following conditions?

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Eductional Objective: The Kayser-Fleischer ring is an ophthalmologic finding most strongly associated with Wilson's disease.  It is seen most frequently in patients with neuropsychiatric complications.  Basal ganglia atrophy is typically present in these patients.

A 23-Year-Old Man with Chronic Hepatitis Had Physical Testing, and the Results