Dental Implications of Very Long‐Chain Acyl‐<scp>CoA</scp> Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review
This case report discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and dental implications of very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCADD). If undiagnosed, VLCADD can be life-threatening. Dental professionals must ensure patient safety through adequate knowledge, proper nutrition and glucose management, as well as genetic counseling in cases of consanguineous marriages.
Authors
- Abdullah Faraj Alshammari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5200-6362)
- Ebtsam A. Aledaili
- Khlood A. Alkurdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3164-5461)
- Jawaher Saad Alrimali
- Bander Mushawwah Alhamazani
Institutions
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- University of Ha'il (SA)
- Ministry of Health (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9670
- Primary Topic
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00