Hepatic ultrastructural features distinguish paediatric Wilson disease from NAFLD and autoimmune hepatitis

Wilson disease (WD) has diverse presentations that frequently mimic other liver diseases. Distinguishing WD from non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), can be difficult and has critical implications for medical management. This study aimed to examine the utility of histological features of WD in children compared to those with NAFLD and AIH.

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