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Glycogen Storage Disease Type VII

Medical Definition:	An autosomal recessive glycogen storage disease in which there is deficient expression of 6-phosphofructose 1-kinase in muscle (PHOSPHOFRUCTOKINASE-1, MUSCLE TYPE) resulting in abnormal deposition of glycogen in muscle tissue. These patients have severe congenital muscular dystrophy and are exercise intolerant.
Guide Notes:	do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed:	Glycogenosis (1966-1974)

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