A 3-year-old child presents with growth retardation and a history of recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia. On examination, you notice doll-like facies with relatively thin extremities and massive hepatomegaly. Blood examination reveals increased lactic acid, triglyceride, and uric acid levels. All of the following complications can be expected in this child except, A. Hepatic adenoma B. Pancreatitis C. Cardiomyopathy D. Renal failure

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A 3-year-old child presents
with growth retardation and a history
of recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia.
On examination, you notice doll-like
facies with relatively thin extremities
and massive hepatomegaly. Blood
examination reveals increased lactic
acid, triglyceride, and uric acid levels.
All of the following complications can
be expected in this child except
A. Hepatic adenoma
B. Pancreatitis
C. Cardiomyopathy
D. Renal failure
Transcribed Image Text:A 3-year-old child presents with growth retardation and a history of recurrent attacks of hypoglycemia. On examination, you notice doll-like facies with relatively thin extremities and massive hepatomegaly. Blood examination reveals increased lactic acid, triglyceride, and uric acid levels. All of the following complications can be expected in this child except A. Hepatic adenoma B. Pancreatitis C. Cardiomyopathy D. Renal failure
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