Wilson’s disease — a hereditary syndrome transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait in which a decrease of ceruloplasmin permits accumulation of copper in vari- ous organs (brain, liver, kidney, and cor- nea) associated with increased intestinal absorption of copper. A pigmented ring (Kayser–Fleischer ring) at the outer mar- gin of the cornea is pathognomonic. This syndrome is characterized by degenera- tive changes in the brain, cirrhosis of the liver, hemolysis, splenomegaly, tremor, muscular rigidity, involuntary movements, spastic contractures, psychic disturbances, dysphagia, and progressive weakness and emaciation
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