Excess deposition of copper in liver is caused due to

Cretinism

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Wilson’s disease

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Myxoedema

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The correct option is B
Wilson’s disease
The excess deposition of copper in the liver is due to Wilson’s disease. It is a rare genetic disease in which deposition of copper is observed in the liver, brain and other vital organs.

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