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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Glycogenic hepatopathy is a rare complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • It presents with hepatomegaly and elevated serum aminotransferase enzymes.
  • Pathophysiology involves excessive intrahepatic glycogen accumulation.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old female with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus presented with diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Blood tests revealed significant elevations in liver enzymes (AST 1129 U/L, ALT 766 U/L).
  • Other liver conditions and infections were ruled out through extensive testing.

Findings:

  • Liver biopsy was diagnostic for glycogenic hepatopathy.
  • This confirms the condition in patients with uncontrolled diabetes and abnormal liver function tests.

Implications:

  • Glycogenic hepatopathy is often underdiagnosed and can be mistaken for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • Prompt diagnosis through liver biopsy and achieving adequate glycemic control are crucial for reversal.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering glycogenic hepatopathy in diabetic patients with unexplained liver enzyme elevations.