Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV

Overview

An autosomal recessive metabolic disorder due to a deficiency in expression of glycogen branching enzyme 1 (alpha-1,4-glucan-6-alpha-glucosyltransferase), resulting in an accumulation of abnormal GLYCOGEN with long outer branches. Clinical features are MUSCLE HYPOTONIA and CIRRHOSIS. Death from liver disease usually occurs before age 2.

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Quick facts about Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV

Topic type

Condition

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MeSH classification

C16.320.565.202.449.540|C18.452.648.202.449.540

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