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Reye Syndrome

Medical Definition: An acute, potentially fatal metabolic disease seen primarily in children and characterized clinically by vomiting, hypoglycemia, and confusion, which may progress to coma. Pathologic features include cerebral edema and fatty infiltration of the liver and other organs. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1120)
Also Called: Reye Syndrome, Adult,Reye's-Like Syndrome
Previously Indexed: Brain Diseases (1966-1972)

Reye Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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