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Acid maltase deficiency--Pompe's disease
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Sajjad Jamil, Aga Khan University
  • Shahid Ahmed, Aga Khan University
  • M. Tariq, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
8-1-2011
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Mutation in genes encoding for proteins involved in glycogen synthesis, degradation or regulation results in various inborn errors of glycogen metabolism. The disorders that result in abnormal storage of glycogen are known as glycogen storage diseases (GSD). We report a rare and interesting case of a young boy who presented with generalized weakness and reduced muscle bulk since childhood. He was diagnosed to have acid maltase deficiency, also known as Pompe's disease, one of the rare types of glycogen storage disease. The case is presented here in the form of a case study, including a review of the pertinent literature on the subject. This case has the potential to be the first reported case of such a disease from Pakistan (to the best of our knowledge).

Citation Information
Sajjad Jamil, Shahid Ahmed and M. Tariq. "Acid maltase deficiency--Pompe's disease" Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 61 Iss. 8 (2011) p. 821 - 3
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/muhammad_tariq/8/