Wilson’s disease. Hemochromatosis
1. Big picture
Wilson’s disease and hemochromatosis are inherited metal-storage diseases that can silently damage the liver and then present as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, acute liver failure, endocrine disease, cardiac disease, or neurological disease.
The exam logic is simple:
| Disease | Stored metal | Gene/mechanism | Typical clue | Key diagnostic tests | Key treatment | | ---------------
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