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Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency in Pennsylvania: neonatal screening shows high incidence and unexpected mutation frequencies.
Pediatric research - 1 May 1995
Ziadeh R, Hoffman E P, Finegold D N, Hoop R C, Brackett J C, Strauss A W, Naylor E W
Abstract excerpt
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD) is a defect in the mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids. The disorder typically presents with episodes of vomiting and hypoglycemia, sometimes with changes in mental status and hepatic failure. These Reye's-like features may culminate in coma and death. Stress, intercurrent illness, and reaction to childhood immunization have been shown to precipitate acute...
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