Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Alternate Names : Hepatolenticular degeneration
Definition
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.

Wilson's disease (Hepatolenticular Degeneration)
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Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease. It is treated with...

Hepatolenticular Degeneration - Wilson's Disease
Hepatoma - Cancer of the Liver
Hepatovirus Infection - Hepatitis A
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It is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration. Steadily increasing amounts of copper circulating in the blood are deposited primarily in the brain, liver, kidneys, and the cornea of the eyes. WD is fatal if it is not recognized and treated.

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Copper storage disease
Hepatolenticular degeneration syndrome
WD
Wilson's disease ...

Wilson's disease occurs when too much copper accumulates in your liver, red blood cells and brain. The disease can affect many different organs. Also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, Wilson's disease is a rare, ...

What is Wilson's disease?
Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder characterized by a toxic accumulation of copper in liver and brain (hepatolenticular degeneration).

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