A serious, acute noninflammatory encephalopathy associated with cerebral edema and fatty infiltration of the liver classically noted in children taking aspirin during a viral infecti...
CDC diagnostic criteria (4)
Acute noninflammatory encephalopathy with an altered level of consciousness
Hepatic dysfunction with liver biopsy showing fatt...
Supportive care dictated by the severity of illness (3)[A]
IV glucose and frequent monitoring of serum glucose to treat hypoglycemia
Hyperventilation, mannitol, glycerol, and ...
RS is a rare, acute noninflammatory encephalopathy largely affecting children and adolescents.
Associations include antecedent viral/bacterial infection and aspirin or salicylates use.
M...
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Microvesicular fatty liver. A liver biopsy specimen in a case of Reye syndrome shows small droplet fat in hepatocytes and centrally located nuclei.
Microvesicular fatty liver. A liver biopsy specimen in a case of Reye syndrome shows small droplet fat in hepatocytes and centrally locate...