Wilson Disease

Wilson Disease

Wilson Disease is a genetic disorder which causes the body to store too much copper in the tissues. This leads to neurological problems and liver disease. Fast Facts:

Alternative name: Hepatolenticular degeneration
Rare inherited disorder
Fatal if not caught early
Symptoms usually appear between ages 6 and 20
First symptoms: Chronic active hepatitis, leading to Cirrhosis
Wilson Disease Protein Identification
Besides lifelong prescription medication to treat, patients also need to take vitamin B6 and follow a low copper diet
Wilson Disease carriers are 1 in 100 with a population incidence of 1 in 30,000

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Wilson Disease, please consult your doctor.

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Science Daily: The Role Of Copper, Iron In Diseases (January 14, 2004)
The New York Times: The Doctor's World; The Tragedy of a Confusing, Rare... (January 31, 1984)
TIME: Devastating Defect (March. 8, 1963)

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