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it is a rare diorder of abnormal copper metabolism and is characterised by:
hepatolenticular degeneration.
copper get deposited in abnormal amounts in liver and lenticular nucleus of brain leading to necrosis of liver and brain.
low level of copper and ceruloplasmin in plasma with increased excretion of copper in urine,
copper deposition in kidneys causes renal damage.
causes:
failure in the synthesis of ceruloplasmin.
excess copper in plasma.
reduced intestinal excretion of copper.
treatment: penicillamine.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoWilson's Disease, or hepatolenticular degeneration, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease. It is treated with medication that reduces copper absorption or removes the excess copper from the body, but occasionally a liver transplant is required.
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Is wilsons disease dominant or recessive?
Wilson's disease is recessive
How can you tell if someone has wilsons disease?
on physical basiskayser fleisher ring in the eye which is bluish ring around the irison laboratoryceruloplasmin level which is decrease in Wilson disease
Which neurological condition is characterized by pill-rolling motions?
Pill-rolling is a symptom of neurological degeneration brought about by conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Wilsons Disease, Lewy body Disease, Supranuclear Palsy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and as a result of encephalitis.
When was Wilsons Leather created?
Wilsons Leather was created in 1988.
When was Wilsons of Sharrow created?
Wilsons of Sharrow was created in 1737.
Do you sign a letter from The Wilsons or The Wilson's?
You would sign it The Wilsons.
What is Wilsons Leather's motto?
The motto of Wilsons Leather is 'The Leather Experts'.
When was Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse created?
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse was created in 1859.
When did Wilsons Leather end?
Wilsons Leather filed for bankruptcy in 2020, resulting in the closure of all its retail locations.
When was Wilsons Promontory National Park created?
Wilsons Promontory National Park was created in 1898.
What are facts about wilsons disease?
Wilsons disease is a genetic disorder in which 1 in 40,000 individuals are affected. It is caused by a recessive gene in which copper metabolism is disordered, so it builds up in the body. This excess of copper can damage the eyes, brain, and liver. A Kayser-Fleisher ring, rust brown ring around the cornea of the eye, is the most characteristic symptom of this disease. Complications usually occur in later years and include: tremors, slurred speech, cirrhosis, clumsiness, and psychological changes. Lifelong treatment is needed for this disease. These are treatments such as Zinc (blocks copper absorption), Penicillamine, Tetrathiomolybdate, and a diet low in copper.
When was Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park created?
Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park was created in 2003.
