hepatolenticular degeneration

Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder in which excess copper builds up in the body. Symptoms are typically related to the brain and liver. Liver-related symptoms include vomiting, weakness, fluid build up in the abdomen, swelling of the legs, yellowish skin and itchiness. Brain-related symptoms include tremors, muscle stiffness, trouble speaking, personality changes, anxiety, and psychosis.Wilson's disease is caused by a mutation in the Wilson disease protein (ATP7B) gene. This protein transports ...