or breakdown within muscles, liver, and other cell types. GSD has two classes of cause:

genetic and acquired. Genetic GSD is caused by any inborn error of metabolism involved

in these processes. In livestock, acquired GSD is caused by intoxication with the alkaloid

castanospermine. Overall, according to a study in British Columbia,

approximately 2.3 children per 100 000 births have some form of glycogen storage disease.

In the United States, they are estimated to occur in 1 per 20,000-25,000 births. A Dutch

study estimated it to be 1 in 40,000. Types

There are eleven distinct diseases that are commonly considered to be glycogen storage

diseases. GSD type VIII: In the past, considered a distinct

condition. Now classified with VI. Has been described as X-linked recessive.

GSD type X: In the past, considered a distinct condition. Now classified with VI.

References

External links Asociación Española de Enfermos de Glucogenosis