The diseas­e is presen­t at birth but manife­sts only after copper builds up in organs­A rare hereditary disorder, Wilson disease, causes the accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, corneas and other vital organs. This has resulted in many losing the battle to Wilson disease. In Pakistan, the Welfare Organisation for Wilson Disease (WOWD) educates, supports and treats patients. The president, Irfana Jabeen Khan, is also a member of the Wilson Disease Association in the United States. The bodies of people with Wilson disease are unable to eliminate excess copper hence it accumulates, possibly, to life-threatening levels.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2019 11:03 UTC