Liver showing cirrhosis from a girl with Kinnier-Wilson's disease
Object numberGC.14460
TitleLiver showing cirrhosis from a girl with Kinnier-Wilson's disease
DescriptionLiver showing cirrhosis from a girl with Kinnier-Wilson's disease.
Kinnier-Wilson's disease is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration. it is a genetic disorder where the liver cannot process copper, leading to copper build up in the body. This occurs first in the liver cells (hepatocytes) leading to scarring which can develop into cirrhosis, as has happened here.
No other clinical notes available
Description in GC ledger
Production placeWestern General Hospital, Edinburgh
Production date 1964-11-27 - 1964-11-27
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameLIVER
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 15 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 15 cm