GIERKES DISEASE
\d͡ʒˈi͡əks dɪzˈiːz], \dʒˈiəks dɪzˈiːz], \dʒ_ˈiə_k_s d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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An autosomal recessive disease in which gene expression of glucose-6-phosphatase is absent, resulting in hypoglycemia due to lack of glucose production. Accumulation of glycogen in liver and kidney leads to organomegaly, particularly massive hepatomegaly. Increased concentrations of lactic acid and hyperlipidemia appear in the plasma. Clinical gout often appears in early childhood.
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