[Natural history of hepatic glycogen storage diseases]

Abstract

Hepatic glycogen storage diseases are rare inherited conditions affecting glycogen metabolism. During the last twenty years, medical progress has allowed children who used to die before they reached the age of ten years to reach adulthood. It is important to know the natural history and long-term outcome of these patients to improve their treatment during childhood. To reach this goal, collaboration between pediatric specialists and those who treat adults is essential.