label: long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
label_lc: long chain acyl-coa dehydrogenase deficiency
description: "A genetic disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase that metabolizes long-chain fatty acids. Signs and symptoms appear in infancy or childhood and may be triggered during fasting, illness or exercise. They include hypoglycemia, muscle weakness and lethargy."