Directory of Wilson's Disease Resources

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Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease.

Resources in This Category

• Canadian Liver Foundation: Wilson Disease

  http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Childrens_Liver_Diseases/Wilson_Disease.aspx
  Overview includes description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and precautions.

• EuroWilson

  http://www.eurowilson.org/
  Contains information about Wilson's disease of interest to patients, family members and health care professionals.

• NORD: Wilson's Disease

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Wilson's+Disease
  Offers alternative names, a general discussion and resources.

• Wilson's Disease

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/wilsons/wilsons.htm
  Information sheet on this disease compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Wilson's Disease

  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/wilson/
  Learn about this disease.

• Wilson's Disease Association

  http://www.wilsonsdisease.org/
  Learn about this disease, about the association, resources for consultation, diagnosis and treatment. Also copper content in various foods.

• Wilsons Disease Support Group UK

  http://www.wilsonsdisease.org.uk/
  Support, outreach and information for people interested in this hereditary but treatable disorder mainly affecting the liver and brain, and caused by defective copper metabolism.

• WilsonsList Support Group

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WilsonsList/
  To explore and discuss Wilson's Disease in a friendly manner.

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