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[Reye's syndrome].

E Hartemann1

  • 1Réanimation et urgence pédiatriques, hôpital Debrousse, Lyon, France.

La Revue Du Praticien
|March 21, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Reye's syndrome is a severe childhood illness affecting the brain and liver. Prompt diagnosis and intravenous carbohydrate therapy are crucial for managing this condition, which has a high mortality rate if untreated.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Hepatology

Context:

  • Reye's syndrome is a critical pediatric illness.
  • Characterized by cerebral and hepatic pathology (steatosis).
  • Carries a significant mortality rate (30%) if untreated.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic criteria for Reye's syndrome.
  • To emphasize the urgency of initiating treatment.
  • To discuss potential pathogenetic factors.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis relies on a specific clinical sequence: influenza-like illness, latent period, vomiting, and altered consciousness.
  • Key laboratory findings include elevated serum ammonia and transaminases, hypoprothrombinemia, and hypoglycemia in neonates.
  • Immediate management involves aggressive intravenous carbohydrate therapy.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the severity and diagnostic challenges of Reye's syndrome.
  • Underscores the importance of timely intervention for improved outcomes.
  • Suggests further investigation into the roles of salicylates and hereditary enzymopathies in pathogenesis.