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Wilson's Disease

Overview

Wilson disease is a rare condition which is commonly due to genetic factor. It is an autosomal recessive type of inheritance which affects the copper metabolism where there will be excessive amount of copper in the body.

Signs and Symptoms

Fatigue, Lack of appetite, Abdominal pain, Jaundice, Golden-brown eye discoloration (Kayser-Fleischer rings), Ascites & edema, Problems with speech or swallowing or physical coordination, Uncontrolled movements or muscle stiffness

Common Causes

Genetic factor

Risk Factors

Family history with same disease

Investigation Techniques

Liver function test, 24 Hour urine copper, Serum copper, Serum ceruloplasmin, Slit lamp examination, Liver biopsy

Treatment and Prevention

Diet : Avoid foods with high copper content, Lifelong Penicillamine, Screen siblings, Liver transplantation

Psychological Issues

Depression , Stress

Generics

Hydroxychloroquine
Leflunomide
Sulfasalazine
Authorship
Written By
Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar
MD (Crimea State Medical University)
Reviewed By
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli
MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 08:04:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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