Wilson disease

abnormal copper metabolism: defect in serum ceruloplasmin

autosomal recessive

Findings:

copper deposition in liver ==> cirrhosis, increased density
degenerative changes in brain
arthritis
Kayser-Fleischer ring in Descemet's membrane

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2002-04-18