scholarly journals Clinical Utility of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosis of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome after Stem Cell Transplantation in Children and Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 2028-2032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher E. Dandoy ◽  
Luke L. Linscott ◽  
Stella M. Davies ◽  
James L. Leach ◽  
Kasiani C. Myers ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

scholarly journals Acute Pancreatitis and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vítor Magno Pereira ◽  
Luís Marote Correia ◽  
Tiago Rodrigues ◽  
Gorete Serrão Faria
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

The posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a neurological syndrome characterized by headache, confusion, visual disturbances and seizures associated with identifiable areas of cerebral edema on imaging studies. The authors report the case of a man, 33 years-old, leukodermic with a history of chronic alcohol and tobacco consumption, who is admitted to the emergency department for epigastric pain radiating to the back and vomiting with about six hours of evolution and an intense holocranial headache for two hours. His physical examination was remarkable for a blood pressure of 190/100 mmHg and tenderness in epigastrium. His analytical results revealed emphasis on amylase 193 U/L and lipase 934 U/L. During the observation in the emergency department,he presented a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Abdominal ultrasonography was performed and suggestive of pancreatitis withoutgallstones signals. Head computed tomography showed subarachnoid haemorrhage and a small right frontal cortical haemorrhage. The brain magnetic resonance imaging done one week after admission showed areas of a bilateral and symmetrical T2 / FLAIR hyperintensities in the subcortical white matter of the parietal and superior frontal regions, suggesting a diagnosis of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Abdominal computed tomography (10 days after admission) demonstrated a thickened pancreas in connection with inflammation and two small hypodense foci in the anterior part of the pancreas body, translating small foci of necrosis. The investigation of a thrombophilic defect revealed a heterozygous G20210A prothrombin gene mutation. The patient was discharged without neurological sequelae and asymptomatic. The follow-up brain magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the reversal of the lesions, confirming the diagnosis.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following pembrolizumab therapy for relapsed Hodgkin’s lymphoma

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin LaPorte ◽  
Melhem Solh ◽  
Serge Ouanounou
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Hodgkin’S Lymphoma ◽  
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ◽  
Lymphoma Patient ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by a group of central nervous system related symptoms. Diagnosis is usually made by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Common causes can be arterial hypertension, sepsis, autoimmune disorders, and medications. We report PRES in a relapsed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patient after a dose of pembrolizumab.

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