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Reye's syndrome in infancy.

P R Huttenlocher, D A Trauner

    Pediatrics
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neurology
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Reye's syndrome in infants is not well-defined or frequently diagnosed.
    • Infants under six months with a viral illness may rapidly develop Reye's syndrome.

    Observation:

    • Eight infants under six months experienced lethargy, seizures, and coma after a viral illness.
    • Abnormal liver function tests, including high blood ammonia, were noted in all patients.
    • Pathological studies confirmed fatty visceral infiltration in three infants.

    Findings:

    • Prominent clinical findings in infantile Reye's syndrome include significant respiratory issues (tachypnea, apnea), early-stage seizures, and frequent hypoglycemia.
    • A socioeconomic bias was observed, with affected infants primarily from lower socioeconomic, urban backgrounds.

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  • This contrasts with older children with Reye's syndrome, who are typically middle-class and from suburban/rural areas.

    • Implications:

    • This study highlights key clinical features and demographic patterns of Reye's syndrome in infants.
    • Understanding these characteristics is crucial for early diagnosis and management of this rare condition.
    • Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms and contributing factors, especially the observed socioeconomic disparities.