2025
Chapter 30 Wilson disease⊛
To U, Schilsky M. Chapter 30 Wilson disease⊛. 2025, 841-859. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-26711-6.00030-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWilson's diseaseAutosomal recessive disorderATP7B proteinNegative copper balanceDiverse phenotypesATP7B geneUnexplained liver diseaseLong-term survivalCopper transportBiochemical testsGenetic testingRecessive disorderMetabolic correctionLiver transplantationMedical historyHepatic symptomsLiver diseaseATP7BCopper excretionNeurological assessmentDietary restrictionIncreased excretionCopper balancePsychiatric symptomsExcretion
2023
“Because it is a rare disease…it needs to be brought to attention that there are things out of the norm”: a qualitative study of patient and physician experiences of Wilson disease diagnosis and management in the US
Bailey K, Sahota N, To U, Hedera P. “Because it is a rare disease…it needs to be brought to attention that there are things out of the norm”: a qualitative study of patient and physician experiences of Wilson disease diagnosis and management in the US. Orphanet Journal Of Rare Diseases 2023, 18: 158. PMID: 37349760, PMCID: PMC10288732, DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02778-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician experienceCoordination of careLow copper dietWilson's disease diagnosisLiver transplantationLifelong treatmentNeurological symptomsHepatic symptomsDefinitive diagnosisDietary regimenInsurance barriersWide patientPsychiatric symptomsPatientsRare diseaseCommunity outreach programsDiagnostic journeyQualitative studyMultidisciplinary teamWD patientsMedicationsMultiple specialtiesPhysiciansDiagnosisSymptoms
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