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ABOUT MCT8 DEFICIENCY

MCT8 deficiency, also called Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, is an ultra-rare disorder that affects the body in different ways. And itʼs all tied to a problem with one gene.

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Hear from the parents and other caregivers of people living with MCT8 deficiency. As well as a physicianʼs view on spotting the signs and managing the condition.

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  • MCT8 deficiency is an ultra-rare genetic disorder that is also known as Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome
  • MCT8 deficiency is due to a problem with the SLC16A2 gene
  • People with MCT8 deficiency have both neurological and endocrinological symptoms