Female carriers may have subtle manifestations [MISCELLANEOUS] Caused by mutation in the ATPase, Cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide gene (ATP7A, 300011.0001) [MOLECULAR BASIS] A milder form has also been reported [MISCELLANEOUS] Classic severe form shows onset at 2 to 3 months of age [MISCELLANEOUS] Incidence ranges from 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 350,000 births [MISCELLANEOUS] Early death (usually by 3 years of age) [MISCELLANEOUS]
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