Wilson Disease
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Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs. Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23. Copper plays a key role in the development of healthy nerves, bones, collagen and the skin pigment melanin. Normally, copper is absorbed from your food, and any excess is excreted through bile — a substance produced in your liver.
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This video explains Wilson disease, a rare inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in the liver, brain and other vital organs. It notes that symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23, and describes copper's normal role in nerves, bones, collagen and melanin, and that excess copper is normally excreted through bile.
Key points
- Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder of copper accumulation
- Copper accumulates in the liver, brain and other vital organs
- Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23
- Copper normally plays a role in healthy nerves, bones, collagen and melanin
- Excess copper is normally excreted through bile produced by the liver
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This video presents “Wilson Disease” — Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs. Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23. Copper plays a key role in the development of. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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