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Identification of a novel mutation in the PHKA2 gene in a child with liver cirrhosis.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 28 Mar 2022
Beyzaei Zahra, Ezgu Fatih, Imanieh Mohammad Hadi, Geramizadeh Bita
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are heterogeneous disorders caused by various enzyme deficiencies. GSD type IX α2, the most common subtype of GSD IX, is due to a deficiency of hepatic phosphorylase kinase. Herein we will report a novel mutation in this disease with an unusual presentation. CASE PRESENTATION: we describe a 3-year-old boy who suffered from hepatomegaly, fatty liver disease, and liver...
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