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Wilson's Disease Presenting in Late Adult Life
Wafa AlDhaleei1, Maryam AlAhmad1, Ibrahim Alhosani1
1Gastroenterology Department, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract:
Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disease affecting the copper metabolism resulting in various clinical presentations. Diagnosis includes the presence of low serum copper and ceruloplasmin concentrations, increased urinary copper excretion, and/or increased hepatic copper concentrations. Yet, genetic testing remains diagnostic. Management includes copper chelating agents and liver transplant in advance cases. We report a case of WD presenting with liver function impairment in late adult life and started on treatment. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of WD can prevent related complications.
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