A 10-year-old boy rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. Blood examination reveals raised levels of ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglyceides. On examination, liver and kidney were enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in excess amount. Diagnosis?
A 10-year-old boy rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. Blood examination reveals raised levels of ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglyceides. On examination, liver and kidney were enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in excess amount. Diagnosis?
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A 10-year-old boy rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. Blood examination reveals raised levels of ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglyceides. On examination, liver and kidney were enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in excess amount. Diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: A. Von Gierke's disease
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