Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency

Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
Other namesACADS deficiency and SCAD deficiency,
Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.
SymptomsCardiomyopathy , delayed speech
CausesMutations in the ACADS gene
Diagnostic methodUrine test, Genetic test
TreatmentIntravenous fluids/ high dextrose concentration

Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (SCADD) is an autosomal recessive fatty acid oxidation disorder which affects enzymes required to break down a certain group of fats called short chain fatty acids.

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