Reye syndrome
Last updated: Tuesday, 21, December, 2010
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A rare mitochondrial disorder of acquired or genetic origin, occurring in children. Acute onset of encephalopathy, hepatic failure and renal impairment. Bilirubin, ALT, AST, glucose; creatinine, urea, electrolytes, ammonium; blood gases; FBC. | |
Viral illness, especially
| Particularly in association with aspirin use. See Influenza |
Genetic disease, especially |