Journal
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM
Volume 109, Issue 2, Pages 179-182Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2013.03.009
Keywords
Glycogen storage disease type IX; Cirrhosis; Treatment
Funding
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) CTSA grant [UL1 TR000064]
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Glycogen storage disease type IX (GSD IX) is described as a benign condition that often does not require treatment. Most patients with the disease are thought to outgrow the childhood manifestations, which include hepatomegaly, poor growth, and ketosis with or without hypoglycemia. Long term complications including fibrosis and cirrhosis have seldom been reported in the most common subtype, GSD IX alpha. We present two cases of children with GSD IX alpha who had fibrosis at the time of diagnosis in addition to the commonly reported disease manifestations. Structured therapy with frequent doses of uncooked cornstarch and protein supplementation was initiated, and both children responded with improved growth velocity, increased energy, decreased hepatomegaly and improved well-being. Additionally, radiographic features of fibrosis improved. We propose that GSD IX alpha is not a benign condition. Even in patients with a less severe presentation, consideration of a structured treatment regimen to improve quality of life appears warranted. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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