Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Hepatolenticular degeneration is an inherited disorder in which the body does not properly eliminate copper, so this mineral builds up mainly in the liver and the nervous system.
Common symptoms: Problems such as fatigue, yellowing of the eyes or skin, tremors, difficulty speaking, or changes in mood and coordination may appear.
Common causes: It results from a genetic alteration that affects the way the body transports and excretes copper, which promotes its deposit in various organs.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the doctor who usually guides the study of the liver in this condition and coordinates its follow-up. If you notice persistent symptoms in digestion, the skin, or movement, it is most prudent to have it checked in time by a trusted professional.
Specialties that treat hepatolenticular degeneration
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatolenticular degeneration
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Roberto Guerrero Crotte
Dr. Carlos Manuel Del Real Calzada
Dr. Raúl Maya
Dr. Ana Gabriela Mondragón Díaz
Dr. Fernando Enrique Tovar García
Dr. Sergio Gabriel Muñoz Martínez
Dr. Guido Grajales Figueroa
Dr. Edgar Zamayoa Cervantes
Dr. Oscar Omar López Padilla
Dr. Josué Germán Junco Enciso
Dr. Ana Merced Ruiz Zavala
Dr. Graciela Torres Mendoza
Dr. Cinthya Isabel Díaz Valencia
Dr. Armando Baqueiro Cendon
Dr. Roberto Arias Morales
Dr. Ambrosio Rafael Bernal Mendez
Dr. Rubens De la Vega Mireles
Dr. Ricardo Espinoza Acuña
Dr. Diana Selene Morgan Penagos
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatolenticular degeneration?
Hepatolenticular degeneration is an inherited disorder in which the body does not properly eliminate copper, so this mineral builds up mainly in the liver and the nervous system.
Which doctor treats hepatolenticular degeneration?
Hepatolenticular Degeneration is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist.