Type I glycogen storage disease

Özet

  • Disorder of glycogen breakdown and gluconeogenesis, typically presenting in infancy with hypoglycaemia, hyperlacticacidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, and hepatomegaly.
  • Provision of a continuous glucose source is the mainstay of treatment, often in the form of frequent feeding with uncooked cornstarch.
  • Long-term sequelae include hepatic adenomas, hepatocellular carcinoma, and nephropathy.
Son güncellenme: Nis 27, 2012
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