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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Liver]] biopsy is performed in suspected cases of Wilson's disease as it may show many histopathological features. Liver biopsy may show mild [[steatosis]], [[Hepatocellular carcinoma|hepatocellular]] necrosis, macronodular [[cirrhosis]], and [[Acute liver failure|fulminant liver failure]] features as parenchymal collapse. [[Genetics|Genetic]] testing is also recommended in Wilson's disease to obtain the family history of the disease and for early detection.
==Other diagnostic studies==
==Other diagnostic studies==
===Liver biopsy===
===Liver biopsy===
Once other investigations have indicated Wilson's disease, the ideal test is the removal of a small amount of liver tissue through a [[liver biopsy]]. This is assessed microscopically for the degree of [[steatosis]] and [[cirrhosis]], and [[histochemistry]] and quantification of copper are used to measure the severity of the copper accumulation. A level of 250 [[microgram|μg]] of copper per gram of dried liver tissue confirms Wilson's disease. Occasionally, lower levels of copper are found; in that case, the combination of the biopsy findings with all other tests could still lead to a formal diagnosis of Wilson's.
* [[Liver biopsy]] is performed in suspected cases of Wilson's disease.
* [[Histological]] examination of a [[liver]] biopsy may show the following:<ref name="pmid167753002">{{cite journal| author=Kim TJ, Kim IO, Kim WS, Cheon JE, Moon SG, Kwon JW et al.| title=MR imaging of the brain in Wilson disease of childhood: findings before and after treatment with clinical correlation. | journal=AJNR Am J Neuroradiol | year= 2006 | volume= 27 | issue= 6 | pages= 1373-8 | pmid=16775300 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16775300  }}</ref>
** Mild steatosis which is considered an early histological feature
** Glycogenated [[hepatic]] nuclei
** [[Autoimmune hepatitis]] histologic features
** [[Fibrosis]] and [[cirrhosis]] (macronodular or micronodular) in advanced cases
** [[Fulminant liver failure]] features which include:
*** Hepatocellular degeneration
*** Parenchymal collapse


In the earlier stages of the disease, the biopsy typically shows [[fatty liver|steatosis]] (deposition of fatty material), increased [[glycogen]] in the [[Cell nucleus|nucleus]], and areas of [[necrosis]] (cell death). In more advanced disease, the changes observed are quite similar to those seen in autoimmune hepatitis, such as infiltration by [[inflammation|inflammatory]] cells, piecemeal necrosis and fibrosis (scar tissue). In advanced disease, finally, cirrhosis is the main finding. In acute liver failure, degeneration of the liver cells and collapse of the liver tissue architecture is seen, typically on a background of cirrhotic changes. Histochemical methods for detecting copper are inconsistent and unreliable, and taken alone are regarded as insufficient to establish a diagnosis.
===Genetic testing===
* Genetic testing is recommended for the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. [[Haplotypes]] pedigree analysis among the family members can be performed to obtain the family history of Wilson's disease.<ref name="pmid16775300">{{cite journal| author=Kim TJ, Kim IO, Kim WS, Cheon JE, Moon SG, Kwon JW et al.| title=MR imaging of the brain in Wilson disease of childhood: findings before and after treatment with clinical correlation. | journal=AJNR Am J Neuroradiol | year= 2006 | volume= 27 | issue= 6 | pages= 1373-8 | pmid=16775300 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16775300  }}</ref>
* Prenatal [[genetic testing]] is also required for early diagnosis of Wilson's disease.  


==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [3]

Overview

Liver biopsy is performed in suspected cases of Wilson's disease as it may show many histopathological features. Liver biopsy may show mild steatosis, hepatocellular necrosis, macronodular cirrhosis, and fulminant liver failure features as parenchymal collapse. Genetic testing is also recommended in Wilson's disease to obtain the family history of the disease and for early detection.

Other diagnostic studies

Liver biopsy

Genetic testing

  • Genetic testing is recommended for the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. Haplotypes pedigree analysis among the family members can be performed to obtain the family history of Wilson's disease.[2]
  • Prenatal genetic testing is also required for early diagnosis of Wilson's disease.

References

  1. Kim TJ, Kim IO, Kim WS, Cheon JE, Moon SG, Kwon JW; et al. (2006). "MR imaging of the brain in Wilson disease of childhood: findings before and after treatment with clinical correlation". AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 27 (6): 1373–8. PMID 16775300.
  2. Kim TJ, Kim IO, Kim WS, Cheon JE, Moon SG, Kwon JW; et al. (2006). "MR imaging of the brain in Wilson disease of childhood: findings before and after treatment with clinical correlation". AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 27 (6): 1373–8. PMID 16775300.

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