Wilson’s disease with anti-CCP positive rheumatoid arthritis: A rare co-existence
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Wilson’s disease, a rare autosomal recessive disorder, is characterized by the excessive accumulation of copper in the brain, liver, and other tissues. The present case study deals with a rare co-occurrence of anti-CCP positive RA and Wilson’s disease.References
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