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1 in 30,000 people have it.
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Is Wilson disease common?
because Wilson disease is so rare, diagnosis is often unfortunately delayed.
Is there a cure for Wilson disease?
Sadly, there is no cure to Wilson's disease. : (
Can you die from Wilson's disease?
Yes, if not treated, Wilson disease may cause death.
What is the most common cause of childhood cirrhosis?
Per Pathology for Health Professions (3rd Ed.) Gilbert's Disease is most common and affects 5% of the population, followed by Hemochromatosis and then Wilson's Disease. Hope this helps.
How is Wilson disease diagnosed?
The diagnosis of Wilson disease can be performed relatively easily through several different tests;
Is wilsons disease dominant or recessive?
Wilson's disease is recessive
What is the physiology of Wilson disease?
In Wilson disease, copper does not pass from the liver into the bile, but rather begins to accumulate within the liver.
What does it mean when copper serum is high in your blood?
High copper in the blood could be indicative of Wilson disease. Wilson disease is a disease that affects the liver, and is similar to cirrhosis.
How do you inherit Wilson's Disease?
if your dad has it
Who discovered Wilson's disease?
Dr. Samuel Kinnear Wilson in 1912, I believe.
Is Wilson's disease gene dominant?
yeah
What diseases or conditions besides Wilson's disease cause asterixis?
Chronic kidney disease
