Mesh term Glycogen Storage Disease Type VIII
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Glycogen Storage Disease
Description
An x-linked recessive hepatic glycogen storage disease resulting from lack of expression of phosphorylase-b-kinase activity. Symptoms are relatively mild; hepatomegaly, increased liver glycogen, and decreased leukocyte phosphorylase are present. Liver shrinkage occurs in response to glucagon.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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