Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

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Name:
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Description:
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency (MCADD) is an inborn error of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation characterized by a rapidly progressive metabolic crisis, often presenting as hypoketotic hypoglycemia, lethargy, vomiting, seizures and coma, which can be fatal in the absence of emergency medical intervention.
ORPHAcode:
42
Synonyms:
ACADM deficiency
Carnitine deficiency secondary to medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
MCAD deficiency
MCADD
Medium chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14