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Maltase-Glucoamylase deficiency is rare and is similar in sequence to the enzyme sucrase-isomaltase. Maltase-Glucoamylase serves as an alternative pathway for starch digestion. Symptoms of this deficiency is similar to Congenital-Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), where the individual suffering from this cannot break down sugars such as sucrose and maltose. Diagnosis of Maltase-Glucoamylase deficiency requires to monitor the reduced glucoamylase activity via small bowel histology.