Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes
a buildup of copper in the liver and other organs of the body, most often
the brain, kidneys, and eyes. It most often occurs in teenagers and young
adults.
Wilson's disease can be treated with a diet low in copper
and by taking medication that removes copper from the body. Treatment is usually
successful when it begins before serious liver or brain damage has occurred.
In some cases of liver damage, the person may need a liver transplant.
