What is wilson’s disease,”AR defect in copper metabolism due to low ceruloplasmin. Copper accumulates in liver and then spreads to kidneys (stones), cornea (Kayser-Fleischer ring – no change in vision), brain (EPS, gait disturbance)If diagnosed

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What is wilson’s disease,”AR defect in copper metabolism due to low ceruloplasmin. Copper accumulates in liver and then spreads to kidneys (stones), cornea (Kayser-Fleischer ring – no change in vision), brain (EPS, gait disturbance)If diagnosed

must screen first degree relativesTreat: Chelators like penicillamine or anti-Cu R like zinc”