Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a 5-year-old boy with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome
Joint Authors
Haque, Syed Saimul
al-Mamun, Abd Allah
Uddin, Golam Muin
Abd al-Qadir
Rahman, Habibur
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 5 (31 Oct. 2016), pp.1021-1025, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2016-10-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare clinical and radiological phenomenon is encountered in children compared to adults.
In our center, a 5-yearold boy with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) presented with headache and blurring of vision during relapse after a long course of immunosuppressive therapy.
Evaluation by computed tomography scan of the brain showed that the child had hypodense areas throughout the occipital region of the brain.
All signs of PRES, except papilledema, resolved after seven days of supportive treatment evidenced by subsequent radiological evaluation.
PRES should be kept in mind in any nephrotic child who is on prolonged immunosuppressive therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahman, Habibur& Haque, Syed Saimul& al-Mamun, Abd Allah& Uddin, Golam Muin& Abd al-Qadir. 2016. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a 5-year-old boy with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 27, no. 5, pp.1021-1025.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-717135
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Qadir…[et al.]. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a 5-year-old boy with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 27, no. 5 (Sep. / Oct. 2016), pp.1021-1025.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahman, Habibur& Haque, Syed Saimul& al-Mamun, Abd Allah& Uddin, Golam Muin& Abd al-Qadir. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a 5-year-old boy with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2016. Vol. 27, no. 5, pp.1021-1025.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-717135
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1024-1025
Record ID
BIM-717135