Diagnostic Scoring System for Wilson's Disease
- Kayser-Fleischer rings (2 points)
- Neurological symptoms (2 points)
- Serum ceruloplasmin (2 points)
- Coombs-negative hemolytic anemia (1 point)
- Liver copper (in the absence of cholestasis) (2 points)
- Urinary copper (in the absence of acute hepatitis) (2 points)
- Mutation analysis (4 points)
Evaluation:
Total Score ≥ 4 - Diagnosis established
Total Score 3 - Diagnosis possible; more tests needed
Total Score ≤ 2 - Diagnosis very unlikely
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