Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase DeficiencySymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SCAD) deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats into energy, especially during periods without food (fasting).
Mutations in the ACADS gene cause SCAD deficiency. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, which is required to break down (metabolize) a group of fats called short-chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. During periods of fasting, fatty acids are also an important energy source for the liver and other tissues.
This disorder is thought to affect approximately 1 in 35,000 to 50,000 newborns.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.
Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill
Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Pollock is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pollock is currently accepting new patients.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Nouneh Gostanian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gostanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Gostanian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Genetics - E. Erie Avenue
Anthony Perszyk is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, and Mucolipidosis 3. Dr. Perszyk is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics.
Published Date: May 01, 2015
Published By: National Institutes of Health