Rapid and slow, twist and turn wing beating: Think of Wilson’s disease

Abstract

An uncommon autosomal disease, Wilson’s disease wherein excess copper gets accumulated in numerous human tissues, especially the brain, liver, and cornea of the eyes. Wilson’s disease, usually believed to affect adolescents and young adults around the age of 40. There are multiple diverse clinical manifestations of Wilson’s disease, but hepatic involvement and neuropsychiatric symptoms are the most prominent. The disease is degenerative, and if ignored, it can lead to liver impairment, complications with the central nervous system, and even death. Life-threatening complications and major long-term impairment may be minimized with early diagnosis and treatment.