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Rare Wilson's Disease Case Identified at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 12:31 AM
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Shrikrishna Medical College Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur has reported its first case of Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder, in a 16-year-old boy from Sitamarhi.
Shrikrishna Medical College Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur has diagnosed its first-ever patient with Wilson's disease. This marks a significant medical identification at the institution.
The patient, a 16-year-old boy hailing from Sitamarhi, has been confirmed to have this rare genetic condition. Wilson's disease affects approximately one in 20,000 individuals worldwide, characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate copper levels, leading to its accumulation in organs like the liver, brain, and eyes.
The identification of this case at SKMCH highlights the hospital's role in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions within the region.
The patient, a 16-year-old boy hailing from Sitamarhi, has been confirmed to have this rare genetic condition. Wilson's disease affects approximately one in 20,000 individuals worldwide, characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate copper levels, leading to its accumulation in organs like the liver, brain, and eyes.
The identification of this case at SKMCH highlights the hospital's role in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions within the region.