A 6-month-old infant presents with cardiomegaly, hypotonia, and macroglossia. Enzyme analysis reveals a deficiency in acid alpha-glucosidase (acid maltase). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Pompe disease (Glycogen Storage Disease Type II) is caused by a deficiency in acid alpha-glucosidase (acid maltase), leading to glycogen accumulation in lysosomes, particularly affecting the heart, liver, and muscle, causing cardiomegaly and hypotonia.
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