Wilson's Disease Flashcards

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Wilson’s Disease

A

autosomal recessive condition causing excess copper

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signs

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hepatitis signs
kayser-fleischer ring
psychiatric features
neuro features

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3
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investigations

A

low caureloplasmin

liver biopsy

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4
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management

A

copper chelation:

penicillamine

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