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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome due to pulse methylprednisolone therapy in a child

Faruk İncecik1, M Özlem Hergüner, Dinçer Yıldızdaş

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey. fincecik@yahoo.com.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|December 3, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition. This case study highlights PRES as a complication of pulse methylprednisolone therapy in an eight-year-old boy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological disorder characterized by specific radiological findings.
  • PRES is associated with various conditions including medications, renal disease, autoimmune disorders, transplantation, and sepsis in children.

Observation:

  • This report details an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with PRES.
  • The patient experienced PRES during pulse methylprednisolone therapy.

Findings:

  • PRES is identified as a neurological complication linked to pulse methylprednisolone treatment.
  • The condition demonstrated a positive response to immediate cessation of the therapy and management of blood pressure.

Implications:

  • Early recognition and management of PRES are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case underscores the importance of monitoring for PRES in pediatric patients receiving pulse methylprednisolone therapy.

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