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Atypical reversible posterior encephalopathy due to eclampsia. Case presentation
Ana K San Martín-Matamoros1, Joaquín Soto-Salamanca2, José A Cerón-Morales3
1Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital de la Mujer, Puebla. México.
Antecedentes:
La encefalopatía posterior reversible se relaciona con enfermedades hipertensivas del embarazo, con clínica inespecífica. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante resonancia magnética y electroencefalograma, y el tratamiento oportuno evita complicaciones.
Caso ClíNico:
Primigesta de 15 años con embarazo pretérmino, hipertensión arterial y convulsiones tónico-clónicas, que desarrolló encefalopatía posterior atípica con múltiples lesiones cerebrales. Se administraron antihipertensivos, sin mejoría de los síntomas neurológicos. El manejo de esta patología depende de la situación desencadenante, no existe evidencia suficiente del soporte con medidas antiedema preventivas en pacientes con factores de riesgo. El retraso en el tratamiento oportuno y la presentación atípica favorecen la progresión de las secuelas neurológicas.
Background:
Reversible posterior encephalopathy is related to hypertensive diseases of pregnancy, with a nonspecific clinic. The diagnosis is made by magnetic resonance and electroencephalogram, appropriate treatment prevents complications. .
Case Report:
15-year-old primigesta with preterm pregnancy, arterial hypertension and tonic-clonic seizures, presents atypical posterior encephalopathy with multiple brain lesions, antihypertensives were administered without improvement of neurological symptoms. The management of this pathology depends on the triggering situation, there is insufficient evidence to support preventive anti-edema measures in patients with risk factors. The delay in timely treatment and atypical presentation favors the progression of neurological sequelae.
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