Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis Overlap Syndrome
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
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: 51-54, 2019.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by neurotoxic symptoms and neuroimaging finding of reversible cerebral edema in association with various conditions including hypertension, eclampsia, and autoimmune diseases. The author experienced a 47-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis overlap syndrome who developed PRES. The patient presented with alteration of consciousness in association with hypertension and increased autoimmune activity. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed vasogenic edema in the bilateral cerebral cortex, subcortical white matter, basal ganglia, brainstem, and cerebellum.
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Assunto principal:
Escleroderma Sistêmico
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Doenças Autoimunes
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Gânglios da Base
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Edema Encefálico
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Tronco Encefálico
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Cerebelo
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Córtex Cerebral
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Estado de Consciência
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Eclampsia
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Gravidez
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Artigo
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