Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome(PRES) in children

R.V.Dhakshayani; S. Shobhna; C. Leema Pauline

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome(PRES) in children

R. V. Dhakshayani, S. Shobhna, C. Leema Pauline

Abstract :

Objectives: To describe the presentation, etiology and outcome of children presenting with PRES in an urban tertiary care centre. Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Tertiary care teaching hospital. Method: This descriptive study was done in all children who had radiologically confirmed PRES recruited between Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 at Institute of Child Health, Chennai. Children.were studied regarding age, sex, symptoms and signs, imaging findings, aetiology and outcome. Results: There were 17 children with radiologically confirmed PRES. Males (65%) predominated the study. Seizures (59%) were the most common symptom followed by headache (47%), altered sensorium (29%), vomiting (24%), and visual disturbances(12%). Parieto occipital region was the common site of involvement. Hypertension was the commonest triggering factor.