AbstractsResults Both cases presented with abdominal pain and hepatomegaly, combined with nausea and dyspeptic complaints. Laboratory investigation revealed marked elevation of serum transaminase levels. Synthetic function of the liver stayed intact. Abdominal ultrasound showed isolated, homogenous hepatomegaly, without other abdominal abnormalities. In one case liver biopsy was performed, showing hepatic glycogenosis. Other causes for hepatomegaly were excluded. With improved diabetic control all complaints improved within three weeks, with normalisation of serum transaminase levels. Review of literature that hepatic glycogenosis, not frequently described, is an important complication of type I diabetes mellitus. Hepatic glycogenosis as result of glycogen storage in hepatocytes, caused by periods of hyperglycaemia and frequent insulin boluses. This process is reversible with improved glycaemic control.
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