Wilson's Disease is one of those rare diseases with a pathognomonic sign;
that is, if you see that sign on the body, it indicates only one thing.
In the case of Wilson's Disease, it is a particularly colored ring in the
coloring of the eye.  I also support buying and using the Merck Manual.
 
Regards,
 
Phil Harris
 
On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, J.R. Bruman wrote:
 
> Wilson's Disease is a hereditary disturbance of copper metabolism, discussed
> on pp 978-980 of the Merck Manual. I have urged list readers before to get
> this book; it is far more complete and authoritative than the numerous "home
> medical advisers" found in the Health section of bookstores, and not much
> more costly.
> Cheers,
>
> On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, Maryhelen Davila wrote:
>
> > This question is open to anyone, and everyone, who might be willing to try t
 o
> > help.
> >
> > Who has ever  heard of and knows what "Wilson's Disease" is?
> >
> > Can it lead to Parkinsons? or to something related to PD? What? And what is
> > it related to PD that it causes?
> >
> > What are the symptoms?
> >
> > What are the stages?
> >
> > What is it's progression?
> >
> > What are the consequences?
> > What is the duration?
> >
> > What if any, is the treatment? Is there varied steps of what to do with it t
 o
> > relielve syptoms. To stop its effects? To rescind or repeal consequences? To
> > put a stop to it?
> >
> > Is there anyone out there who has or had Wilson's Disease
> > If there's anything I haven't asked about Wilson's Disease -  please let me
> > know
> >
> >
> > With gratitude ----
> >
> > -
> >
> > Maryhelen
> > E-Mail MhDavila
> >
>