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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Copper accumulation in liver
  1. Wilson Disease From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)  
    ... buildup of copper leads to damage in the liver, brain, and eyes. Although copper accumulation begins at birth, symptoms of the disorder only appear later in life.
    https://www.ninds.nih.gov/.../disorders/wilson-disease - External Health Links
  2. Wilson Disease: Frequently Asked Questions (Wilson Disease Association)  
    Wilson Disease/Start Here ... Wilson Disease ... Wilson Disease Association
    https://wilsondisease.org/news-publications/faq - External Health Links
  3. Wilson disease 
    ... may cause fatal effects, such as loss of liver function. Copper can have toxic effects on the nervous system. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000785.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. CP gene 
    ... Citation on PubMed Nittis T, Gitlin JD. The copper-iron connection: hereditary aceruloplasminemia. Semin Hematol. 2002 Oct; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cp - Genetics