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#Gastroenterology

Wilson's disease

evan Jan. 21, 2024

Inborn error of copper metabolism that usually presents at a younger age. Copper accumulates in:

  • Liver \(\rightarrow\) cirrhosis
  • Eyes \(\rightarrow\) Kayser-Fleischer rings
  • Brain \(\rightarrow\) ataxia etc

Check serum copper & caeruloplasmin, uninary copper, slit lamp and liver biopsy

Treat with copper chelation and excretion enhancement (penicillamine)

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