Reye syndrome

Orpha code: 3096OMIM code:

Definition

A rare, systemic disease characterized by persistent vomiting with confusion, lethargy, disorientation, hyperreflexia, hyperventilation, and tachycardia, with rapid progression to seizures, non-inflammatory encephalopathy, coma and death. It typically develops between 12 hours and 3 weeks after recovery from a viral illness, such as upper respiratory tract infection or gastroenteritis. Hepatomegaly, acute hepatic steatosis, fatty liver degeneration and multiple laboratory abnormalities are associated.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

ORPHA code
3096
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
G93.7
ICD11 code
8E46

No additional description.

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