A Cluld brought with bleeding nostrils. H/o viral infection 3 months back & treated with aspirin. The diagnosis is
Correct Answer: Reyes syndrome
Description: (B) Reye's syndrome # Reye's syndrome is a rare and severe illness affecting children.> Reye's syndrome is associated with viral infection and aspirin use.> Patients with Reye's syndrome present with vomiting and mental-status changes.> Diagnosing Reye's syndrome primarily depends on the clinical history of symptoms.> Most common abnormal laboratory tests with Reye's syndrome include elevated liver enzymes, elevated ammonia levels, and low serum glucose levels.> Treatment is supportive, and even with treatment, severe cases result in permanent brain damage and death.
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