Wilson's Disease

Overview

Wilson's disease occurs when too much copper accumulates in your liver, red blood cells and brain. The disease can affect many different organs. Also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, Wilson's disease is a rare, inherited disorder that can lead to life-threatening illness.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. You benefit from a team of skilled doctors experienced in treating Wilson's disease.
• Coordinated care. Specialists in genetics, liver disease (hepatology), neurology, psychiatry, laboratory medicine, and nutrition work together to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for people who have Wilson's disease. Doctor visits, testing and treatment are all available in one convenient location.
• Diagnostic expertise. Wilson's disease can be an extremely challenging disorder to diagnose. Experience and the most advanced testing techniques help Mayo Clinic doctors make timely and accurate diagnoses.

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