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Infantile-onset pompe disease: a case report emphasizing the role of genetic counseling and prenatal testing.
BMC pediatrics - 18 Mar 2024
Alizadeh Yasaman, Saidi Hossein, Saeedi Vahid, Kamalzadeh Leila
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BACKGROUND: Pompe disease, classified as glycogen storage disease type II, arises from a deficiency in the acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) enzyme, leading to glycogen accumulation in multiple tissues. The unique correlation between genotype and enzyme activity is a key feature. This case highlights an infantile-onset form, emphasizing genetic counseling and prenatal testing importance. CASE PRESENTATION: An...
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