Question

A 6-month-old who is failing to thrive is brought to your clinic. Tests reveal hepatosplenomegaly, muscle weakness and atrophy, hypotonia, and decreased deep tendon reflexes. Biopsy of the liver reveals initial stages of cirrhosis due to the accumulation of an abnormal glycogen whose structure resembles amylopectin. These results indicate the child is suffering from Andersen disease. Which of the following would also be expected in this child?a) aminoaciduriab) hyperglycemiac) hyperlipidemiad) hypoglycemiae) normal glycemia

Answer 1

c) hypoglycemia

Step-by-step explanation:

Hyperglycemia refers to the condition in which blood contains low amount of sugar or glucose molecules. The feeling of hunger, sweating and weakness of muscles are the symptoms of this disease and we know that the child has weak muscles so we can say that the child is suffering from hypoglycemia which is another disease that is present in the child.