Wright syndrome

Reye Syndrome is a group of syndromes characterized by cerebral edema and liver dysfunction caused by fat infiltration in the organs, also known as encephalopathy with visceral steatosis syndrome. First reported by Reye in 1963. It usually occurs in infants or children from 6 months to 15 years old, with an average age of 6 years, and it is rare in adults.

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