Sudden unexpected infant death (SUDI) in a newborn due to medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency with an unusual severe genotype

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUDI) in a newborn due to medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency with an unusual severe genotype

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD) is the most common inborn error of fatty acid oxidation. This condition may lead to cellular energy shortage and cause severe clinical events such as hypoketotic hypoglycemia, Reye syndrome and sudden death. M...

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Main Authors: Lovera Cristina, Porta Francesco, Caciotti Anna, Catarzi Serena, Cassanello Michela, Caruso Ubaldo, Gallina Maria, Morrone Amelia, Spada Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Sudden unexpected deaths in Infancy
Sudden infant death syndrome
Fatty acid oxidation disorders
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/38/1/59

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