A case report of posterior reversible encephalopathysyndrome in a patient diagnosed with emphysematousnecrotizing biliary pancreatitis
Journal Title: BOHR International Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience - Year 2024, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), a clinical radiological syndrome, is characterized by theabrupt development of neurological symptoms such as headaches, convulsions, altered sensorium, and visualproblems. PRES has been linked to a number of risk factors or etiologies, including the use of immunosuppressantsor cytotoxins, hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, preeclampsia, and underlying autoimmune diseases.A 41-year-old female was admitted with acute necrotizing emphysematous pancreatitis complicated by posteriorreversible encephalopathy syndrome. She remained normotensive on presentation and during the hospital stay.All her investigations were within normal except double-stranded DNA, which came positive. This could explainthe immune-mediated mechanism leading to endothelial dysfunction. This case has been presented for its rarity.When acute neurological abnormalities occur in the context of systemic inflammatory conditions, such as acutepancreatitis, it is crucial to take PRES into account.
Authors and Affiliations
Maryam Nazir Ahmad, Anandi Damodaran, Sarah Muhammad Iftikhar, Devdutt Nayak Kotekar
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