Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with Henoch Schonlein Purpura in a pediatric patient.

Authors

Derek J. Fikse DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Phillip M. Grenz DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Scott Wheatley MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Kimberly L. Fugok DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

10-16-2020

Abstract

Henoch Schonlein Purpura is a rare hypersensitivity vasculitis that is commonly associated with pediatric patients. It typically presents with purpuric rash to the lower extremities, abdominal pain and microscopic hematuria; however, it may also be associated with intussusception, glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome is a poorly understood, rare condition associated with cerebral edema and segmental vasoconstriction. Typically characterized by headaches, seizures, and visual changes, which is presumed to be associated with rapid increases in blood pressure. We present the case of a 6-year-old female who developed Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome as a complication from Henoch Schonlein Purpura.

Volume

43

First Page

291.e5

Last Page

291.e7

ISSN

1532-8171

Published In/Presented At

Fikse, D. J., Grenz, P. M., Wheatley, S. M., & Fugok, K. L. (2021). Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome associated with Henoch Schonlein Purpura in a pediatric patient. The American journal of emergency medicine, 43, 291.e5–291.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2020.10.024

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

33097321

Department(s)

Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine Residents, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Faculty, Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article