Causes And Risks Of Hepatic Adenoma

Glycogen Storage Diseases

Glycogen Storage Diseases are comprised of eleven different genetic metabolic disorders that prevent the body from properly breaking down and storing glycogen. Typically, individuals with these diseases are missing an enzyme that is responsible for properly breaking down food and maintaining appropriate glycogen levels. Similar to Type 1 diabetics, patients with Glycogen Storage Disease are unable to create enough glucose or use it to provide sufficient energy for the body. As a result, an excess of glycogen may be stored in the tissues of the body, particularly in the liver and muscles, though other organs may also be impacted. Due to the strain on the liver from these disorders, hepatic adenomas occur at a higher frequency than in healthy individuals. It is important to be aware of genetic predisposition in order to receive appropriate treatment in order to reduce the effects of these disorders on the body.