Wilson Disease and Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Review of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests
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Wilson Disease and Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Review of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests
Abstract
Wilson disease and alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency are two rare genetic diseases that may impact predominantly the liver and/or the brain, and the liver and/or the lung, respectively. The early diagnosis of these diseases is important in order to initiate a specific treatment, when available, ideally before irreversible organ damage, but also to initiate family screening. This review focuses on the non-invasive diagnostic tests available for clinicians in both diseases. These tests are crucial at diagnosis to reduce the potential diagnostic delay and assess organ involvement. They also play a pivotal role during follow-up to monitor disease progression and evaluate treatment efficacy of current or emerging therapies.
Keywords: Wilson disease; alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency; diagnosis; non-invasive tests.
Conflict of interest statement
O.G. received personal fees as speaker from Echosens. M.R. received personal fees as consultant from Takeda, Grifols, and as speaker from CSL Behring.
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