Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a 6-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome

Alessandra Marinari, MD; Anthea Bottoni, MD; Luca Stoppino, MD; Gianpaolo Grilli, MD; Lucia Soldano, MD; Anna Calò, MD; Matilde Cioccia, MD; Giuseppina Mongelli, MD; Barbara Santangelo, MD; Felice Sica, MD; Angelo Campanozzi, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Jan 2021)

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a 6-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome

Alessandra Marinari, MD,
Anthea Bottoni, MD,
Luca Stoppino, MD,
Gianpaolo Grilli, MD,
Lucia Soldano, MD,
Anna Calò, MD,
Matilde Cioccia, MD,
Giuseppina Mongelli, MD,
Barbara Santangelo, MD,
Felice Sica, MD,
Angelo Campanozzi, MD

Affiliations

Alessandra Marinari, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Anthea Bottoni, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Luca Stoppino, MD: Radiology, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Gianpaolo Grilli, MD: Radiology, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Lucia Soldano, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Anna Calò, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Matilde Cioccia, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Giuseppina Mongelli, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Barbara Santangelo, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Felice Sica, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Angelo Campanozzi, MD: Pediatrics, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia, Italy; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 16, no. 1
pp. 140 – 144

Abstract

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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a variable etiology clinical syndrome with similar neuroimaging results and clinical symptoms. PRES can develop in both adults and children and is characterized by headaches, disorders of consciousness, seizures and especially focal visual disturbances, often associated with hypertensive state. In most cases, symptoms resolve without neurological consequences. The treatment strategy concerns early diagnosis and general measures to correct the underlying cause of PRES. Here, we report a case of PRES that occurs in a 6-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome.

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
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