This condition belongs to a group of disorders known as fatty acid oxidation disorders (FOD). SCAD deficiency is caused by mutations in the ACADS gene. These mutations lead to a shortage (deficiency) of an enzyme known as short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, which is involved in the breakdown of short-chain fatty acids.  You can read more at the shared link.

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