Medical care of patients with Wilson disease in Germany: a multidisciplinary survey among university centers

Abstract Background Wilson disease (WD) is a rare, hereditary disorder of copper metabolism. Due to its variable symptoms and manifestations, diagnosis remains challenging. Affected patients must obtain lifelong medical treatment, as the disease is fatal if untreated. Patients require continuous mon...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Zimny, Hélène Bourhis, Sabine Weber, Florian Paul Reiter, Simon Hohenester, Eduard Kraft, Isabelle Mohr, Uta Merle, Karl Heinz Weiss, Gerald Denk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02731-4