Glycogen storage disease due to lactate dehydrogenase deficiency

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Glycogen storage disease due to lactate dehydrogenase deficiency

Synonyms: GSD due to lactate dehydrogenase deficiency | Glycogenosis due to lactate dehydrogenase deficiency | LDH deficiency

A rare genetic glycogen storage disease characterized by either lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) M- or H-subunit deficiency. Main features of LDH M-subunit deficiency are exertional fatigue and muscle pain potentially accompanied by myoglobinuria. Some patients may develop pustular psoriasis-like skin lesions. Complications of pregnancy such as frequent abdominal pains and increased uterine tone with a risk of dystocia have also been described. LDH H-subunit deficiency manifests with low serum LDH activity of unclear clinical relevance.

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Advocacy Organizations

association for glycogen storage disease

The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (AGSD) is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the best interest of all persons affected by the glycogen storage disease. • AGSD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of glycogen storage disease through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

association for glycogen storage disease

The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (AGSD) is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the best interest of all persons affected by the glycogen storage disease. • AGSD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of glycogen storage disease through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation

Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).

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