A Case of Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Following Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
10.14776/piv.2015.22.2.113
- Author:
Eun Kyoung LEE
1
;
Jin Han KANG
;
Sang Hyuk MA
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome;
Streptococcal infection;
Glomerulonephritis
- MeSH:
Cerebrum;
Edema;
Glomerulonephritis*;
Headache;
Hypertension;
Leukoencephalopathies*;
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome;
Seizures;
Streptococcal Infections;
Vomiting
- From:Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
2015;22(2):113-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome is a clinical radiographic syndrome of many causative factors. Sudden onset headache, vomiting, altered mental status, blurred vision and seizures are main symptoms shown in posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome. In addition, it typically shows radiological findings of edema in the white matter of posterior cerebrum, being in commonly bilateral but asymmetric. We report a case of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) presenting as posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Immediate control of hypertension resulted in rapid and complete neurological recovery.
