Glycogen Storage Disease, Type II (Pompe Disease): eMedicine Endocrinology

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Glycogen Storage Disease, Type II (Pompe Disease): eMedicine Endocrinology

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Overview: A glycogen storage disease (GSD) is the result of an enzyme defect. These enzymes normally catalyze reactions that ultimately convert glycogen compounds to monosaccharides, of which glucose is the predominant component. Enzyme deficiency results in glycogen ...

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Type II glycogen storage disease, or Pompe disease, is a result of acid maltase deficiency. More about type II GSD. http://bit.ly/bQYTVx

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