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Recognition and treatment of neurologic Wilson's disease.
Seminars in neurology - 1 Nov 2012
Lorincz Matthew T
Abstract excerpt
As Wilson's disease is both preventable and treatable, the diagnosis must not be missed. Despite this, it is usually misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis and delay in treatment are clinically relevant because if left untreated, Wilson's disease progresses to hepatic failure or severe neurologic disability, and death. Those adequately treated have a normal life span. Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disease caused...
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