Abstract
A family (three siblings) of Wilson's-disease is described. The authors review the pathogenesis, diagnostics, pathology and treatment of Wilson's-disease. The diagnostic difficulties are emphasised. The variety of liver lesions are demonstrated in the different grades of the disease. The importance of the early diagnosis is stressed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Biopsy
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Copper / metabolism
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration / diagnosis*
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration / genetics
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration / metabolism
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Hepatolenticular Degeneration / pathology
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Humans
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Diseases / diagnosis
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Male