" /> Acyl-coa dehydrogenase, medium-chain, deficiency of - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Acyl-coa dehydrogenase, medium-chain, deficiency of;

Symbol : ACADMD;

CISMeF acronym : ACADMD;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Mcad deficiency; Acadm deficiency; Mcadh deficiency; Carnitine deficiency secondary to medium-chain acyl-coa dehydrogenase deficiency;

Description : Inherited deficiency of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is characterized by intolerance to prolonged fasting, recurrent episodes of hypoglycemic coma with medium-chain dicarboxylic aciduria, impaired ketogenesis, and low plasma and tissue carnitine levels. The disorder may be severe, and even fatal, in young patients (Matsubara et al., 1986).;

Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) gene (ACADM, 607008.0001);

Laboratory abnormalities : Mildly elevated blood ammonia; Increased liver enzymes; Medium chain dicarboxylic aciduria; Decreased plasma carnitine; Acylglycinuria; Deficiency of medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase;

Prefixed ID : #201450;

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