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glycogen storage disease VIII — Definition
Glikojen Depo Hastalığı Tip VIII / glycogen storage disease VIII
Glicogen Depot Disease Type VIII is a rare metabolic disease that occurs as a result of the deficiency of phosphorusylase b kinasis enzyme. This lack of enzyme leads to hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly by disrupting glycogen conversion in the liver. The disease often states during childhood and shows autosomal resessive transition. It is aimed to keep blood sugar levels under control with frequent nutrition and diet management in the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Glikojen Depo Hastalığı Tip VIII?
Glikojen Depo Hastalığı Tip VIII; glicogen Depot Disease Type VIII is a rare metabolic disease that occurs as a result of the deficiency of phosphorusylase b kinasis enzyme. This lack of enzyme leads to hypoglycemia and hepatomegaly by disrupting glycogen conversion in the liver. The disease often states during childhood and shows autosomal resessive transition. It is aimed to keep blood sugar levels under control with frequent nutrition and diet management in the treatment.
❓ What is glycogen storage disease VIII in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "glycogen storage disease VIII" is Glikojen Depo Hastalığı Tip VIII.
❓ Which medical field is Glikojen Depo Hastalığı Tip VIII related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.