Wilson's disease: the 60^th anniversary of Walshe's article on treatment with penicillamine

Doença de Wilson: o 60° aniversário do artigo de Walshe no tratamento com penicilamina

ABSTRACT

This historical review describes Professor Walshe's seminal contribution to the treatment of Wilson's disease on the 60^th anniversary of his pioneering article on penicillamine, the first effective treatment for the condition.

Keywords:
hepatolenticular degeneration; therapeutics; penicillamine