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Title
Von Gierke Disease (GSD I)
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System
Glycogen storage disease
Overview
AR deficiency of glucose‑6‑phosphatase in liver & kidney → impaired glycogenolysis & gluconeogenesis.
Pathophysiology
Glycogen accumulates in liver, severe fasting hypoglycemia, ↑ lactic acid.
Presentation
3–4 mo: doll‑like face, hepatomegaly, severe fasting hypoglycemia → seizures, ↑ lactate, ↑ uric acid, ↑ TG; renal enlargement.
Diagnosis
Labs as above; enzyme assay / G6PC mutation.
Management
Frequent oral glucose/cornstarch; avoid fructose & galactose; liver transplant for severe cases.
Epidemiology
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