Wilson’s disease: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Wilson’s disease: treatment. Initial therapy, Maintenance therapy, Pre-symptomatic treatment. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Treatment phases
- Initial therapy
- Maintenance therapy
- Pre-symptomatic treatment
Penicillamine: dosing
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Penicillamine: complications
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Trientine
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Zinc acetate
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Liver transplantation: indications
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Other treatments
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Precautions in pregnancy and surgery
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References
- Lorincz MT. Neurologic Wilson’s disease. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2010; 1184:173-187.
- Roberts EA, Schilsky ML. Diagnosis and treatment of Wilson disease: an update. Hepatology 2008; 47:2089-2111.
- Bandmann O, Weiss KH, Kaler SG. Wilson’s disease and other neurological copper disorders. Lancet Neurol 2015; 14:103-113.
- Hedera P. Update on the clinical management of Wilson's disease. Appl Clin Genet 2017; 10:9-19.
