Intestinal Disaccharidase Deficiency and Disaccharide Malabsorption - CISMeF
Intestinal Disaccharidase Deficiency and Disaccharide MalabsorptionNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Intestinal Disaccharidase Deficiency and Disaccharide Malabsorption;
NCIt synonyms : Intestinal Disaccharidase Deficiency and Disaccharidase Malabsorption;
NCIt definition : A classification of inherited or acquired disorders of sugar metabolism. Deficiencies
of lactase, maltase or sucrase-isomaltase usually occur irreversibly and independent
of one another. Congenital deficiencies are rare whereas acquired deficiencies are
more common and may be seen following intestinal mucosal brush-border injury. Clinical
signs include abdominal cramping, bloating, flatulence and diarrhea following dietary
intake of lactose, maltose or sucrose. The clinical course leads to malabsorption
of disaccharides which has implications for normal growth and development if manifested
at an early age.;