Glycogen Storage Disease

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A group of inherited metabolic disorders involving the enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of glycogen. In some patients, prominent liver involvement is presented. In others, more generalized storage of glycogen occurs, sometimes with prominent cardiac involvement.

Synonyms:

Disease, Glycogen Storage
Diseases, Glycogen Storage
Glycogen Storage Diseases
Glycogenoses
Glycogenosis
Storage Disease, Glycogen
Storage Diseases, Glycogen

Broader Topics:

Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors

Narrower Topics:

Glycogen Storage Disease Type I
Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIb
Glycogen Storage Disease Type III
Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV
Glycogen Storage Disease Type V
Glycogen Storage Disease Type VI
Glycogen Storage Disease Type VII
Glycogen Storage Disease Type VIII

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