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Glycogen storage disease type 12



Other Names:
GSD12; Glycogen storage disease 12; Aldolase A deficiency; GSD12; Glycogen storage disease 12; Aldolase A deficiency; Red cell aldolase deficiency; Aldolase deficiency red cell; Aldoa deficiency See More
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The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 57

Definition
Glycogen storage disease due to aldolase A deficiency is an extremely rare glycogen storage disease (see this term) characterized by hemolytic anemia with or without myopathy or intellectual deficit. Myopathy can be severe enough to result in fatal rhabdomyolysis in some patients. A family with episodic rhabdomyolysis (triggered by fever) without hemolytic anemia has recently been reported.

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Last updated: 3/1/2015

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
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0001249
Myopathy
Muscle tissue disease
0003198
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Cholecystitis
Gallbladder inflammation
0001082
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones
0001081
Delayed puberty
Delayed pubertal development
Delayed pubertal growth
Pubertal delay
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0000823
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds
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0000286
Jaundice
Yellow skin
Yellowing of the skin
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0000952
Low posterior hairline
Low hairline at back of neck
0002162
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia 0001930
Normochromic anemia 0001895
Normocytic anemia 0001897
Ptosis
Drooping upper eyelid
0000508
Short neck
Decreased length of neck
0000470
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322
Splenomegaly
Increased spleen size
0001744
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Glycogen storage disease type 12. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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