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Reye Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Entry terms

  • Fatty Liver with Encephalopathy
  • Reye-Johnson Syndrome
  • Reye's Syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R8NBPGXZ-6

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