Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Secondary to Severe Pneumonia

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy is a rare neurological disease. The association between Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and severe pneumonia is not well described in the available medical literature. We describe a case of a 51 year old female presented to our hospital with sudden loss of vision in both eyes in the background history of pneumonia who recovered completely with treatment. This case report elaborates the very rare entity of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome secondary to severe pneumonia.

Challenges of Diagnosing Pediatric Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Resource Poor Settings: A Narrative Review

“… 27 Infectious diseases such as meningitis, acute gastro-enteritis (AGE), malaria, pneumonia, sepsis, and septic shock have been identified as the commonest causes of admission into emergency wards in Nigeria, 22 , 23 have also been implicated in the etiology of PRES. 46 - 51 These have sometimes also been misdiagnosed as PRES. 41 - 43 Other authors have also identified epileptic seizures, encephalopathy, visual deficits, hypertension, chemotherapy, and renal failure as best predictors of PRES in children.…”