Differential diagnosis This condition is sometimes mistaken for Reye syndrome, a severe disorder that develops in children while they appear to be recovering from viral infections such as chicken pox or flu. Most cases of Reye syndrome are associated with the use of aspirin during these viral infections.
3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase deficiency
3-Methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency
3-Hydroxyisobutyryl-CoA deacylase deficiency
2,4 Dienoyl-CoA reductase deficiency
Pyruvate kinase deficiency
Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency
2-Methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Malonyl-CoA decarboxylase deficiency