NCIt synonyms : Succinate-Coenzyme Q Reductase Deficiency; SDH Deficiency; Deficiency of Complex II; Respiratory Complex II Deficiency; Mitochondrial Complex II Deficiency; SDHx Deficiency; Succinate-CoQ Reductase Deficiency; MC2D;
NCIt definition : An autosomal recessive condition characterized by decreased activity of the mitochondrial
respiratory chain enzyme complex succinate dehydrogenase (SDH; mitochondrial complex
II), which can be caused by loss of function mutation(s) in the any of the genes that
encode subunits of SDH. The clinical presentation of this deficiency shows wide variation
that ranges from isolated muscle weakness to multisystem symptoms involving the brain,
heart and musculoskeletal system with complications such as encephalopathy. Additionally,
this condition is associated with an increased risk for cancer because of increased
levels of succinate.;