Reye Syndrome

Reyes syndrom

Engelsk definition

A form of encephalopathy with fatty infiltration of the LIVER, characterized by brain EDEMA and VOMITING that may rapidly progress to SEIZURES; COMA; and DEATH. It is caused by a generalized loss of mitochondrial function leading to disturbances in fatty acid and CARNITINE metabolism.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Reye-Johnson Syndrome — Reye Johnson Syndrome — Fatty Liver with Encephalopathy — Reye's Syndrome — Reye Syndrome, Adult — Adult Reye Syndrome — Reye's Syndrome, Adult — Adult Reye's Syndrome — Reye-Like Syndrome — Reye Like Syndrome — Reye's-Like Syndrome — Reye's Like Syndrome