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Glycogen Storage Disease Type VIII

Medical Definition:	An x-linked recessive hepatic glycogen storage disease resulting from lack of expression of phosphorylase-b-kinase activity. Symptoms are relatively mild; hepatomegaly, increased liver glycogen, and decreased leukocyte phosphorylase are present. Liver shrinkage occurs in response to glucagon.
Guide Notes:	do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed:	Glycogenosis (1966-1974)

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