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Wilson's Disease

Abstract

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NORD is very grateful to George J. Brewer, MD, Morton S. and Henrietta K. Sellner Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics, Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine, Departments of Human Genetics and Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, for assistance in the preparation of this report.

Synonyms of Wilson's Disease

hepatolenticular degeneration
lenticular degeneration, progressive

Disorder Subdivisions

No subdivisions found.

General Discussion

Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excess copper stored in various body tissues, particularly the liver, brain, and corneas of the eyes. The disease is progressive and, if left untreated, it may cause liver (hepatic) disease, central nervous system dysfunction, and death. Early diagnosis and treatment may prevent serious long-term disability and life threatening complications. Treatment is aimed at reducing the amount of copper that has accumulated in the body and maintaining normal copper levels thereafter.

Organizations related to Wilson's Disease

American Liver Foundation
- 39 Broadway, Suite 2700
- New York, NY 10006 USA
- Phone #: N/A
- 800 #: 800-465-4837
- e-mail: http://www.liverfoundation.org/contact/
- Home page: http://www.liverfoundation.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- PO Box 8126
- Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
- Phone #: 301-251-4925
- 800 #: 888-205-2311
- e-mail: N/A
- Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
Madisons Foundation
- PO Box 241956
- Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone #: 310-264-0826
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
- Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- Phone #: 914-997-4488
- 800 #: 888-663-4637
- e-mail: Askus@marchofdimes.com
- Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
- 150 Custer Court
- Green Bay, WI 54301-1243 USA
- Phone #: N/A
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: mums@netnet.net
- Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- P.O. Box 5801
- Bethesda, MD 20824
- Phone #: 301-496-5751
- 800 #: 800-352-9424
- e-mail: N/A
- Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
- 5731 Mosholu Avenue
- Bronx, NY 10471 USA
- Phone #: 347-843-6132
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: wemove@wemove.org
- Home page: http://www.wemove.org
Wilson Disease Association
- 5572 N Diversey Blvd
- Milwaukee, WI 53217 USA
- Phone #: 414-961-0533
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: info@wilsondisease.org
- Home page: http://www.wilsonsdisease.org

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