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SUBMITTER: Aggarwal A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6183178 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Movement disorders clinical practice 20140410 1
Wilson's disease (WD) is a potentially fatal disorder of chronic copper toxicity, primarily affecting the liver and the brain. Judicious treatment can restore health and longevity, even in patients with severe neurological impairment. However, the disease is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality resulting from delay in diagnosis, and difficulty in pacing the medical treatment. In this article, we briefly review the diagnosis and treatment options for WD and share our experience in ...[more]