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Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body. Although the accumulation of copper begins at birth, symptoms of the disorder appear later in life, between the ages of 6 and 40. The primary consequence for approximately 40 percent of patients with Wilson's is liver disease. In other patients the first symptoms are either neurological or psychiatric or both, and include tremor, rigidity, drooling, difficulty with speech, abrupt personality ch... 
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Maple syrup urine disease is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) properly. From early infancy, the condition is characterized by poor feeding, vomiting, lack of energy (lethargy), seizures, and mental retardation. The urine of affected infants has a distinctive sweet odor, much like burned caramel, that gives the condition its name. Maple syrup urine disease can be life-threatening if left untreated. Maple syrup ur...
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Wilson's Disease as related to Genetic Brain Disorders
- Wilson's disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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- Wilson Disease » Wilson’s disease
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- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Wilson's disease
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- Wilson's Disease
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- Wilson's disease - Better Health Channel.
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- Wilson Disease -- GeneReviews -- NCBI Bookshelf
... of foods very high in copper (liver, brain ... the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic disorders ... National Center for the Study of Wilson's Disease 432 West 58th ...
- EuroWilson - Wilson's disease - > Living with Wilson's > Guide to ...
... copper can build up in the liver and/or brain ... Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder. This means that it is not ... is it an infectious or contagious disease. Genetic disorders ...
- Wilson's disease Information on Healthline
... brain, spinal cord ) are the most predominant, and the most dangerous, effects of the disorder. If not caught and treated early, Wilson's disease ... genetic test to screen for Wilson's disease ...
- Wilson's disease: Definition and Much More from Answers.com
... updated information on genetic ... gov/health_and_medical/disorders/wilsons_doc.htm . ORGANIZATIONS. Wilson's Disease ... If not treated, Wilson's disease can cause severe brain damage ...
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