Zeynep Kamil Med J. 2016; 47(3): 95-100 | DOI: 10.16948/zktb.....

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with Henoch–Schönlein purpura

Meltem Erol¹, Dilara Fucucuoðlu¹, Emine Kutanis¹, Ozgul Yiðit¹, Ozlem Bostan Gayret¹, Ramazan Albayrak^2
1Department of Pediatrics, Baðcýlar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
²Department of Radiology, Baðcýlar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

We describe a case of 5-year-old girl who presented with seizures, loss of consciousness, and total loss of vision. Her HSP was atypical because the presenting symptoms were neurological complications rather than the characteristic rash, and her radiological features were compatible with PRES. She did not have renal impairment or hypertension. Her abnormal findings resolved following a standard course of corticosteroids.

Keywords: Henoch–Schönlein purpura, cerebral vasculitis, posterior reversible encephalography syndrome

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