scholarly journals Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 544-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kibriya Fidan ◽  
Yasar Kandur ◽  
Murat Ucar ◽  
Kivilcim Gucuyener ◽  
Oguz Soylemezoglu
Keyword(s):  
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Uremic Syndrome ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome as a complication of Henoch–Schönlein purpura in a seven-year-old girl

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiane dos Santos ◽  
Felipe Welter Langer ◽  
Tatiane dos Santos ◽  
Giordano Rafael Tronco Alves ◽  
Marisa Feiten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Renal Injury ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Blood Pressure Elevation ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

Introduction Henoch–Schönlein purpura is a multisystem small vessel vasculitis. Neurologic manifestations are uncommon. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a rare complication of Henoch–Schönlein purpura with typical clinical and neuroimaging findings that occurs most commonly in the setting of severe hypertension and renal injury. Case presentation A seven-year-old girl was admitted to our institution presenting with clinical and laboratory findings suggestive of Henoch–Schönlein purpura. Glucocorticoid therapy was initiated, but five days following her admission, she developed altered consciousness, seizures, arterial hypertension, and cortical blindness. Brain MRI scan revealed areas of vasogenic oedema in parieto-occipital lobes, consistent with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. She was immediately initiated on antihypertensives and antiepileptics, which successfully improved her neurologic symptoms. Further laboratory work-up disclosed a rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis secondary to Henoch–Schönlein purpura that was the likely cause of her sudden blood pressure elevation. Immunosuppressive therapy was undertaken, and at one-year follow-up, the patient exhibited complete renal and neurologic recovery. Conclusion Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a severe complication of Henoch–Schönlein purpura. If promptly diagnosed and treated, children with Henoch–Schönlein purpura presenting with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome usually have a good prognosis. Clinicians should be familiar with the characteristic presentation of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and be aware that hypertension and renal injury may predispose Henoch–Schönlein purpura patients to developing this complication.

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura With Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhuri Dasarathi ◽  
Daniel Birchall ◽  
Camille De San Lazaro ◽  
Laura Katherine Fawcett ◽  
Janet Ann Eyre
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in Henoch–Schönlein purpura

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastiano A. G. Lava ◽  
Gabriëlla G. A. M. Peeters ◽  
Mario G. Bianchetti ◽  
Barbara Goeggel Simonetti ◽  
Giacomo D. Simonetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura
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