Podcasts

What You May Be Missing: Screening For Wilson Disease in Routine Clinical Practice

04/22/2026

In this engaging CLDF podcast episode, Fred Gordon, MD, and Valentina Medici, MD, explore the fundamentals of Wilson’s disease and why it remains one of the most challenging liver conditions to recognize in clinical practice. The conversation focuses on the importance of awareness, highlighting how this rare disease can present in many different ways and often goes overlooked or misdiagnosed.

Listeners will gain a high-level understanding of when to consider Wilson’s disease, why early detection is so important, and how clinicians approach the diagnostic journey. The discussion also touches on the role of family history, the complexities of confirming a diagnosis, and the evolving tools that support better identification of the disease. This episode is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a clear, accessible overview of Wilson’s disease and its impact on liver health, without getting lost in overly technical details.