Reye's syndrome

Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2003 Apr-Jun;1(2):138-40.

Abstract

Five and half years male child with one day history of pain abdomen and vomiting who was on aspirin for suspected rheumatoid arthritis presented initially with acute gastritis. Next day, however he developed the signs of encephalopathy with altered liver function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Aspirin / adverse effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Reye Syndrome / chemically induced
  • Reye Syndrome / classification
  • Reye Syndrome / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Aspirin