Tyrosinemia - a genetic inborn error of metabolism associated with severe liver disease in infancy. Children may have either the acute form, in which symptoms appear in the first month of life, or a more chronic form. In both cases, liver transplantation is required. Symptoms include growth failure, a greatly enlarged liver, and a distended abdomen. Wilson's Disease - An inherited disorder of copper secretion by the liver.
Copper accumulates in the liver and nervous system leading to severe liver and neurological disease.
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