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Glycogen Storage Disease MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
A group of inherited metabolic disorders involving the enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of glycogen. In some patients, prominent liver involvement is presented. In others, more generalized storage of glycogen occurs, sometimes with prominent cardiac involvement.
Entry Version
GLYCOGEN STORAGE DIS
Entry Term(s)
Glycogenosis
NLM Classification #
QU 265.5.C3
Public MeSH Note
89; was GLYCOGENOSIS 1963-88
Online Note
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A group of inherited metabolic disorders involving the enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of glycogen. In some patients, prominent liver involvement is presented. In others, more generalized storage of glycogen occurs, sometimes with prominent cardiac involvement.