Wilson’s diseaseis an inherited dis

Wilson’s diseaseis an inherited disorder of copper homeostasis
with failure to excrete excess amounts of copper, leading to an
accumulation in the liver. This disorder is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 30,000 individuals. Wilson’s disease typically affects adolescents and young adults. Prompt diagnosis before end-stage manifestations become irreversible can lead to significant clinical improvement. Diagnosis requires determination of ceruloplasmin levels, which are low; 24-hour urine copper levels, which are elevated; typical physical examination findings, including KayserFleischer corneal rings, and characteristic liver biopsy findings.
Treatment consists of copper-chelating medications.