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Wilson's disease: a common liver disorder?

W G Thompson, P S Hyslop, R Barr

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |July 9, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Wilson's disease, a genetic liver condition, can present atypically with hepatitis or cirrhosis. Early diagnosis and D-penicillamine treatment show promising results in affected siblings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Hepatology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism.
    • It typically presents with hepatic or neurologic symptoms.

    Observation:

    • Two families with Wilson's disease were studied, involving 7 affected siblings.
    • Patients presented with chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, or biochemical/histologic liver changes.
    • Key biochemical markers included low ceruloplasmin and serum copper, with high urinary copper excretion.

    Findings:

    • None of the affected siblings had neurologic abnormalities.
    • Only one patient had detectable Kayser-Fleischer rings.
    • All patients had a normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

    Implications:

    • Wilson's disease may be underdiagnosed in young individuals presenting with liver disease.
    • Atypical presentations without classic neurologic or ocular signs should prompt consideration of Wilson's disease.
    • D-penicillamine therapy demonstrated efficacy in improving patient conditions and liver function.

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