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Lactic Acidosis Cause: The accumulation of lactic acid due to its production exceeding its use. Chronic lactic acidosis is a common symptom of...

LBSL – Leukodystrophy Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation (LBSL) is a result of a DARS2 gene...

LCAD Long Name: Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrongenase Deficiency Symptoms: Usually causes a fatal syndrome, in infants, typified by failure to...

LCHAD Symptoms: Encephalopathy, liver dysfunction, cardiomyopathy, and myopathy. Also pigmentary retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy. Cause:...

LHON Live Monthly Online Meetings Each month, members of the LHON community gather online for LHON Live. During each session, patients interact...

What is Leigh syndrome? Leigh syndrome (or Leigh’s disease) is a mitochondrial disorder, sometimes called subacute necrotizing...