The Economic Burden, Epidemiological Insights, and Treatment Patterns of Wilson's Disease: A Real-World Study in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by abnormal copper accumulation, leading to multi-organ damage. The economic impact of WD in Italy has not been comprehensively studied.

Aims

The objectives were to determine the economic burden of WD, describe the demographic and clinical characteristics, and estimate the treatment distribution over time, using real-world data from Italy.

Methods

A retrospective multicenter longitudinal chart review study was conducted across six Italian reference centers for WD management. Patients with at least one visit for WD in 2019-2020 were included. Demographic, clinical, and treatment data were collected from medical records, and healthcare resource utilization and related costs were estimated

SUBMITTER: Sciattella P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature