Liver Diseases & Hepatology

Wilson disease

Wilson disease, also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is a rare genetic disorder that causes the accumulation of copper in various tissues of the body, particularly the liver, brain, and eyes. This excess copper buildup can lead to serious health problems, affecting the liver, neurological system, and other organs. Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, meaning that an individual must inherit two copies of the faulty gene (one from each parent) to develop the condition.