In a patient with wilson disease related compensated cirrhosis, without evidence of neurologic or psychiatric symptoms the best treatment option is:
Correct Answer: Zinc
Description: For patients with hepatitis or cirrhosis, but without evidence of hepatic decompensation or neurologic/psychiatric symptoms, zinc is the treatment of choice. Zinc has proven efficacy in Wilson's disease and is nontoxic. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 3189
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