Wilson’s disease: monitoring and prognosis
Evidence-based neurology checklist on wilson’s disease: monitoring and prognosis: Twice annual monitoring indices Serum copper and ceruloplasmin Liver biochemistry Full blood count Urinalysis Physical examination Annual 24-hour urinary excretion Indicators of over-treatment Indicators of treatment…
Twice annual monitoring indices
- Serum copper and ceruloplasmin
- Liver biochemistry
- Full blood count
- Urinalysis
- Physical examination
Annual 24-hour urinary excretion
Indicators of over-treatment
Indicators of treatment non-adherence
Clinical rating scales
Poor prognostic factors
References
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- Lorincz MT. Neurologic Wilson’s disease. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2010; 1184:173-187.
