An autosomal recessive disease of copper metabolism. The abnormal gene has been localized to chromosome 13 and is linked to enzyme esterase -D. The overall disease incidence is 1:200000. In this condition the copper excretion in the bile is reduced resulting in accumulation of copper in the liver, resulting in oxidant injury to liver cell mitochondria. Keep reading…
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