Learning

  • What are other names for Pompe Disease?

    You may see Pompe disease called one or more of the following, but they are all exactly the same condition:

    • •Acid maltase deficiency (AMD)
    • •Glycogen storage disease (GSD) type II
    • •Glycogenosis type II
    • •Acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency
  • What is Pompe disease?

    Pompe disease is a rare condition that can affect males and females of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. It is also a ‘genetic’ condition, which means it is passed through families from parents to their children.