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A an autosomal recessive caused by pathogenic variants in the SDHD gene, leading to dysfunction of mitochondrial complex II. Clinical features are variable and may include Leigh syndrome, cardiomyopathy, and other neurological and muscular manifestations.
Features include always present findings: Dystonia, Seizure, Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and Low muscle tone (hypotonia) and others.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 7 | Dystonia, Seizure, Ataxia |
Heart and blood vessels |
SDHD function has not been fully characterized.
Mitochondrial complex 2 deficiency, nuclear type 3 is associated with mutations in the SDHD gene on chromosome 11.
Genetic testing for SDHD is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 26 always present features.
No clinical trials have been registered for mitochondrial complex 2 deficiency, nuclear type 3.
9 publications have been identified in PubMed for mitochondrial complex 2 deficiency, nuclear type 3. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (56%), Review / Meta-Analysis (33%), and Case Report / Case Series (11%).
Dou K (2026). [PMID: 41805567](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41805567/). *Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Alghamdi M (2026). [PMID: 41818954](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41818954/). *Mol Genet Metab*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Li S (2026). [PMID: 41909124](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41909124/). *Front Cell Dev Biol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Dong H (2025). [PMID: 39878121](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39878121/). *Autophagy*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
İpek R (2025). [PMID: 40014158](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40014158/). *Neurogenetics*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
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5 |
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, Enlarged and weakened heart (dilated cardiomyopathy), Left ventricular noncompaction |
Eyes | 3 | Pendular nystagmus, Visual impairment, Optic disc pallor |
Digestive system | 2 | Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), Feeding difficulties |
Muscles | 1 | Low muscle tone (hypotonia) |
Lungs and breathing | 1 | Aspiration pneumonia |
Lab test results | 1 | Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex II |
Head and neck | 1 | Secondary microcephaly |
Wu H (2024). [PMID: 39765842](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39765842/). *Antioxidants (Basel)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Colussi C (2024). [PMID: 39227892](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39227892/). *Stem Cell Res Ther*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Di Rienzo M (2024). [PMID: 39113560](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39113560/). *Autophagy*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]