What is Wilsons Disease
Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease, with an incidence of about 1 in 30,000 in most parts of the world. However it is muc...
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would anyone be ableto tell me if a liver biopsy is the way to get a true diagnosis?
Posted on 03/29/08, 06:03 pm |
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HI There.
I think at present there are a few ways to get true diagnosis. 1. Liver Biopsy 2. Lumbar Puncture. 3. Brown Rings around the Eyes which is a copper biuld up. Hope this is of use to you. All the best. Ultan, Ireland 
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Yes, a liver biopsy would be the best way to get the diagnosis.
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i am 15 almost 16 and they think i have wilson's disease is that possable ?
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awicker, my gs was tested at 16 but they could not confirm. He is 19 now and being tested again. They are also going to xray his liver. Be thankful you have a doc who is knowledgeable of disease....many just ignore symptons.
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