loading...| Preferred Name | Reye Syndrome | |
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| Definitions |
An acute and potentially fatal metabolic disorder characterized by cerebral edema, fatty liver and hypoglycemia. It occurs primarily in children and has been associated with the use of aspirin for the treatment of viral infections. However, it can also occur in the absence of aspirin use. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C34983 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A rare disease that damages the brain and liver and causes death if not treated. It occurs most often in children younger than 15 years who have had a fever-causing virus, such as chickenpox or flu. Taking aspirin during a viral illness may increase the risk of Reye syndrome. An acute and potentially fatal metabolic condition characterized by cerebral edema, fatty liver, and hypoglycemia. It occurs primarily in children, and has been associated with the use of aspirin for the treatment of viral infections. However, it can also occur in the absence of aspirin use. |
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| code |
C34983 |
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| Contributing_Source |
Cellosaurus NICHD |
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| definition |
An acute and potentially fatal metabolic disorder characterized by cerebral edema, fatty liver and hypoglycemia. It occurs primarily in children and has been associated with the use of aspirin for the treatment of viral infections. However, it can also occur in the absence of aspirin use. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C90259 |
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| label |
Reye Syndrome |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Reye_s_Syndrome |
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| Preferred_Name |
Reye Syndrome |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C34983 |
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| prefLabel |
Reye Syndrome |
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| Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0035400 |
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