Wilson′s disease: An endocrine revelation

Abstract

Wilson′s disease is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism. The affected patients, who otherwise have a near normal life span, may often suffer from some potentially treatable and under recognized endocrine disorders that may hinder their quality of life. We explored previously published literature on the various endocrine aspects of this disease with their probable underlying mechanisms, highlighting the universal need of research in this area.

Keywords

• Bone mineral density
• hypothyroidism
• hepatic osteodystrophy
• renal tubular acidosis
• Wilson′s disease