Korean J Nephrol.  2009 Sep;28(5):531-535.

A Case of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient having Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

• Choi SY
• Park JY
• Kwak SD
• Yim JK
• Chun JH
• Kim TW
• Seo BJ

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical radiologic syndrome which is characterized by reversible neurological and radiological findings. It is associated with an abrupt and severe increase in blood pressure, eclampsia, chronic kidney disease with hypertension and using various immunosupressive drugs. Patient with chronic kidney disease could be especially vulnerable to this syndrome because they are frequently exposed to several possible causes as uremia, hypertension, or electrolyte imbalance. We report a case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient having continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Keyword

Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome; Chronic renal failure; Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

MeSH Terms

Blood Pressure
Eclampsia
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
Pregnancy
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Uremia