Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutation of a P-type ATPase important for copper excretion into bile, leading to copper accumulation in the liver. Toxic concentration of copper affects brain and kidney as well as liver.
Category
Inherited metabolic disorder
Brite
Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
05 Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
Metabolic disorders
Disorders of metabolite absorption or transport
5C64 Disorders of mineral absorption or transport
H00210 Wilson disease