It is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration
Autosomal recessive disorder.
It is caused by defective biliary copper excretion, which results in the accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, kidney, and cornea.
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Ascites
Jaundice
Golden-brown eye discolouration (Kayser-Fleischer rings)
Problems with speech, swallowing, or physical coordination
Uncontrolled movements or muscle stiffness
Liver Cirrhosis
Renal calculi
Neurological deficit such a slurred speech/ problem with swallowing
Personality change/ depression
Treatment is with penicillamine.
Liver transplantation