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Reyes syndrome — in disguise

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Early recognition of Reye’s syndrome is important as prompt treatment may reduce morbidity and mortality. We report a case where the syndrome presented as ketoacidosis in a known diabetic.

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  1. Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Mater Hospital, Dublin

    M. M. C. Evoy & M. I. Drury

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Evoy, M.M.C., Drury, M.I. Reyes syndrome — in disguise. Ir J Med Sci 151, 162–164 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940170

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