Chapter 42 Wilson Disease and the Kidney
Schilsky M, Mistry P. Chapter 42 Wilson Disease and the Kidney. 2009, 709-713. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-449851-8.00042-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLiver failureWilson's diseaseRenal injuryLower urine sodium excretionD-penicillamineDevelopment of oliguriaChronic liver failureUrine sodium excretionInitiation of therapyAcute liver failureYears of therapyCopper-chelating drugHepatic copper accumulationHepatorenal syndromeBiliary copper excretionLupus nephritisRenal dysfunctionSodium excretionTubular injuryRenal toxicityUrinary excretionRenal clearanceTubular defectsUrinary sedimentHigh incidence