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What are the key enzymatic abnormalities associated with Reye’s-like syndrome?
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency and ornithine-transcarboxylase inadequacy.
What is the role of exogenous factors in idiopathic Reye’s syndrome?
They trigger metabolic defects in genetically predisposed individuals.
List two common findings in patients with Reye’s syndrome.
Low blood sugar and elevated ammonia levels.
How do NSAIDs impact cardiovascular risk, according to recent studies?
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What types of infections are commonly associated with the onset of Reye’s syndrome?
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What is a notable pathological characteristic of Reye's syndrome?
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Describe the correlation between NSAIDs and hypertension.
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Name a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) associated with Reye’s syndrome.
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Study Notes
Reye’s-Like Syndrome
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Caused by enzymatic abnormalities such as medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (affecting beta-oxidation of lipid acids) or ornithine-transcarboxylase inadequacy (resulting in elevated ammonia levels in the blood).
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Found in genetically predisposed individuals and associated with exogenous factors triggering metabolic defects.
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These factors may be ingestion of salicylates, acetaminophen, toxins (e.g., aflatoxin), and viral infections (e.g., chickenpox, influenza A or B, adenoviruses, and hepatitis A viruses).
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Key characteristics include microvesicular fatty degeneration of the liver and noninflammatory encephalopathy.
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Common findings include low blood sugar levels, elevated ammonia levels, and bleeding disorders.
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Organic, amino, and free fatty acids are often elevated in serum and urine due to impaired metabolic steps and enzyme activities in the mitochondria, affecting processes like the citric acid cycle, glucose formation from non-carbohydrates, urea formation, and β-oxidation.
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Primarily caused by universal mitochondrial injury and triglyceride accumulations.
Reye’s Syndrome
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Typically affects children and teenagers recovering from viral illness, with varicella zoster and influenza virus being the most common culprits.
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Cases have been observed with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including diclofenac sodium and mefenamic acid, in addition to the classical association with salicylates.
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Correlations with the intake of acetaminophen, obsolete TTC, valproic acid, warfarin, AZT, and certain anticancer medicines have been reported.
Cardiovascular Risks
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase cardiovascular risk, particularly with long-term use or in higher doses.
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Increased blood pressure: NSAIDs may cause fluid retention and hypertension.
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Heart attack and stroke: Some studies have linked certain NSAIDs, especially selective COX-2 inhibitors, to a higher risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
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This quiz explores Reye’s-like syndrome, its enzymatic abnormalities, and associated exogenous factors. Understand the underlying metabolic defects, key characteristics, and common clinical findings related to this condition. Assess your knowledge on its implications and impacts on affected individuals.
