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In Wilson disease, a diagnostic delay of more than one year was linked to a worse course
A study published in a journal and reviewed by independent scientists. Even so, a single study is not conclusive; it needs to be replicated.
A study from Kayseri City Hospital examined diagnostic delay in Wilson disease. The records of 150 patients followed over 10 years were reviewed. In 61% of the patients, there was a misdiagnosis or a long delay. Diagnosis came later in patients whose disease began with nerve or mental health symptoms. Patients whose diagnosis was delayed by more than one year had a higher risk of transplantation or death.
What does it mean for patients and families?
Early diagnosis is important. According to the authors, testing family members also helps. If this disease runs in your family, you can consult a physician.
Source
Scientific paper: Clinical Determinants of Delayed Diagnosis in Wilson's Disease: Misdiagnosis Patterns, Phenotypes, and Impact on Survival. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2026.103546 · PubMed 42093742
The source page was opened and read on October 7, 2026. Summary prepared by the Doktorclub editorial team and translated from Turkish; it has not yet been reviewed by a physician (a scientific board is being set up).
This page is translated from the Turkish original.
Related disease: Wilson disease
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