Adequacy of D-penicillamine treatment in wilson is monitored by measuring the:
Correct Answer: 24 hour urinary copper
Description: D-Penicillamine treatment in wilson disease: Adequacy of treatment is monitored by measuring 24-hour urinary copper excretion while on treatment. The most impoant sign of efficacy is a maintained clinical and lab improvement. Serum ceruloplasmin decrease after initiation of treatment. Ref: Journal of Hepatology 2012 vol. 56 / 671-685.
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