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ATP7B Mutation Analysis: Wilson Disease, A Difficult to Diagnose Case.
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP - 1 Apr 2020
Hashmi Muhammad Almas, Zubaida Bibi, Asghar Rai Muhammad, Lodhi Munir Akmal
Abstract excerpt
Wilson's Disease (WD) is a common metabolic disorder predominantly involving liver, brain, and eyes. Pancreatic, renal, psychiatric, and cardiac involvement have also been described. No single investigation can be considered diagnostic of WD; therefore, diagnosis is based upon a series of tests best interpreted using Wilson disease diagnostic index (WDDI). We present a difficult-to-diagnose, 9-year girl of...
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