Glycogenic Hepatopathy in a Teenage Girl with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Abstract

Glycogenic hepatopathy (GH) refers to a relatively rare complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 which constitutes of reversible accumulation of excess hepatic glycogen, usually manifesting in the form of liver enzyme elevation along with hepatomegaly. The occurrence of the disorder is most commonly related to inadequate control of blood sugars. Herein, we report upon a case of an 18-year-old girl presenting with severe transaminase elevations owing to poor metabolic control, as well as the progression of her enzymes and general condition during and after her hospitalization.