Genetic testing alone is not always sufficient to diagnose WD in asymptomatic patients, and human mutation databases should be used with caution. Even patients carrying two disease-causing mutations do not necessarily have demonstrable alteration of copper metabolism. Asymptomatic siblings diagnosed by genetic screening require further testing before initiating treatment.
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