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Wilson Disease

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Anna FiserovaSeptember 6, 2023Updated August 13, 2026Reviewed by Konstantin Weiss
Wilson Disease

About Wilson Disease

Wilson disease is a monogenic disorder affecting copper metabolism. It is caused by mutations in the ATP7B gene. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent hepatic and systemic complications.

Recommendations

Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation

Recommendations

Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation

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