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Wilson's Disease Learning Center

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Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Abnormal posture of arms and legs; Confusion or delirium; Dementia; Difficulty moving arms and legs, stiffness;...
Causes
Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder. If both parents carry an abnormal gene for Wilson's disease, there is a...
Tests
A slit-lamp eye examination may show: Limited eye movement; Rusty or brown-colored ring around the iris...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of copper in the tissues. This is done by a procedure called chelation -...
Alternative Therapies
Wilson's disease support groups can be found at www.wilsonsdisease.org and www.geneticalliance.org.
Risk Factors
  • Age Between Late 20s and Early 40s
  • Europeans
Complications
Anemia (hemolytic anemia is rare; Central nervous system complications; Cirrhosis; Death of liver tissues; Fatty liver;...
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for people with a family history of Wilson's disease.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of Wilson's disease. Call a genetic counselor if you have a history...

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