可逆性后部脑病综合征MRI脑水肿与血清乳酸脱氢酶及脑钠肽的关系

目的 探讨可逆性后部脑病综合征(PRES)患者的MRI影像学特点,进一步分析发病时患者脑水肿程度与血清乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、脑钠肽(BNP)的关系.方法 回顾性分析17例PRES患者的临床资料及MRI影像学特征,依据FLAIR、DWI及ADC图评价患者脑水肿类型及程度,分析脑水肿评分与LDH、BNP的相关性.结果 MR...     

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a child with bronchial asthma

Although posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is caused by various conditions, there have been no reports on PRES associated with bronchial asthma. We report a case with PRES during the treatment for severe asthmatic attack. A 4-year-old girl was treated for asthmatic attack with steroids. From the 10th hospital day, hypertension, pulmonary edema, and cardiomegaly were observed. In spite of treatment with furosemide, she became lethargic and had a generalized convulsion on the 23rd hospital day. CT showed low density areas in the bilateral occipital white matter and MRI on the 28th hospital day demonstrated high intensity areas in the same regions on T2-weighted and FLAIR images. After discontinuation of corticosteroid and further antihypertensive therapy, her consciousness improved. MRI on the 67th hospital day had no abnormalities and no neurological sequelae were seen at 2 years after the event. We should be aware that PRES is a rare but important adverse event related to steroid therapy, because hypertension and water retention are major adverse effects of steroids.     

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): Is DWI a prognosis factor?

IntroductionPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a clinicoradiologic entity with typical MR imaging showing a white matter vasogenic edema predominantly affecting the occipital and parietal lobes of the brain. The aim of this article is evaluated the importance of DWI as a prognosis factor in patients with PRES.Materials and methodsWe reviewed data from 70 patients with PRES (35 with restricted DWI and 35 with no DWI abnormalities), that were admitted to Hospital São Lucas-PUCRS. These two groups were evaluated in age, sex, previous diseases and past medical history, use of medications, the neurologic manifestations, the highest blood pressure during the neurologic presentation and the highest creatinine during the period of observation.ResultsEvaluating 70 patients with PRES with a mean age of 25.4 years old (range from 2 to 74 years old; 55 female and 15 male) we identified 35 cases were brain MRI presents with restricted DWI. Restricted DWI was associated with higher mortality in 90 days (14.2% vs 0.0%; p: 0.027).ConclusionsFew articles present new data that will help clinicians in therapeutic decisions or that modify the knowledge of this syndrome. We suggested that restricted DWI is associated with a worst prognosis in PRES.     

Clinical and radiological differences in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome between patients with preeclampsia‐eclampsia and other predisposing diseases

Background: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a serious maternal complication in pregnancy, but data on the clinicoradiological differences to other etiologies of PRES are scarce. In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical and imaging characteristics of PRES in preeclampsia‐eclampsia patients compared with other predisposing diseases in a large cohort. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the radiological report data bases between January 1999 and August 2010 for patients with PRES. Patients fulfilling the criteria for PRES after detailed investigation of clinical charts and imaging studies were separated into patients with eclampsia‐preeclampsia and other predisposing causes. Various imaging features at onset of symptoms and on follow‐up as well as clinical and paraclinical data were analyzed. Results: A total of 24 patients with preeclampsia‐eclampsia associated PRES and 72 patients with PRES of other predisposing causes were included into the study. In preeclampsia‐eclampsia patients, headaches were significantly more frequent as initial PRES‐related symptom (P < 0.001), whereas altered mental state was significantly less frequent (P = 0.001). Thalamus, midbrain, and pons affection was significantly less frequent in preeclampsia‐eclampsia associated PRES (P = 0.01). Preeclampsia‐eclampsia patients had significantly less severe edema, less cytotoxic edema, hemorrhage and contrast enhancement, while more frequent complete resolution of edema and less frequent residual structural lesions were seen on follow‐up imaging. Conclusion: In our PRES cohort, we found major clinicoradiological differences between preeclampsia‐eclampsia and other predisposing causes pointing toward a less severe course of disease in preeclampsia‐eclampsia.     

Long-term neurocognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: two case reports and implications

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic and neurometabolic state associated with a distinct appearance on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as particular clinical features. While PRES is defined as a reversible condition, instances of irreversible or persisting cytotoxic edema have been reported and appear to be associated with poor outcomes. Studies addressing the post-acute neurocognitive findings in persisting/irreversible PRES are lacking. We report two cases of persisting PRES with associated neurocognitive deficits and functional limitations following acute presentation. Neuroimaging revealed abnormalities within the posterior parietal lobes, along with bilateral involvement of the occipital and frontal lobes. The results from the neuropsychological examination revealed a pattern of impairment generally affecting spatial-perceptual and related functions and aspects of executive function. These cases document instances of irreversible/persisting PRES with associated neurocognitive deficits and functional limitations generally corresponding with the areas implicated on neuroimaging. Studies addressing the post-acute neurocognitive presentation and functional outcomes of PRES are needed.     

Long-term Neurocognitive and Neuroimaging Outcomes in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Implications

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic and neurometabolic state associated with a distinct appearance on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as particular clinical features. While PRES is defined as a reversible condition, instances of irreversible or persisting cytotoxic edema have been reported and appear to be associated with poor outcomes. Studies addressing the post-acute neurocognitive findings in persisting/irreversible PRES are lacking. We report two cases of persisting PRES with associated neurocognitive deficits and functional limitations following acute presentation. Neuroimaging revealed abnormalities within the posterior parietal lobes, along with bilateral involvement of the occipital and frontal lobes. The results from the neuropsychological examination revealed a pattern of impairment generally affecting spatial-perceptual and related functions and aspects of executive function. These cases document instances of irreversible/persisting PRES with associated neurocognitive deficits and functional limitations generally corresponding with the areas implicated on neuroimaging. Studies addressing the post-acute neurocognitive presentation and functional outcomes of PRES are needed.     

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Comparative Study of Pediatric Versus Adult Patients

BackgroundPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an acute neurotoxic syndrome that, although characteristically reversible, can result in long-term disability. Our aim was to identify the clinical and radiological factors that are unique to children with PRES compared with adults with the syndrome in a single center.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the clinical and radiological records of all patients with PRES admitted at a tertiary care medical center from 2007 to 2014. All patients who met the clinical and radiological criteria for PRES were dichotomized into children (less than 18 years) and adults (18 years or older) based on their age groups, and comparison of their baseline variables, clinical, laboratory, and imaging features was performed.ResultsDuring this study period, 19 pediatric patients and 100 adult patients with PRES were identified. On univariate analysis, factors significantly associated with pediatric patients with the syndrome were multiorgan failure (84.2% vs 50%, P = 0.006), temporal lobe involvement (63.3% vs 39%, P = 0.04), restricted diffusion (42.1% vs 18%, P = 0.02), and less likelihood of cerebellar involvement (21.1% vs 57%, P = 0.004). On bivariate logistic regression analysis, all these factors remained significantly associated with pediatric PRES; multiorgan failure (odds ratio: 5.80, 95% confidence interval: 1.45 to 29.41, P = 0.03), temporal lobe involvement (odds ratio: 5.08, 95% confidence interval: 1.17 to 22.17, P = 0.03), restricted diffusion (odds ratio: 2.48, 95% confidence interval: 1.61 to 10.10, P = 0.02), and less likely to have cerebellar involvement (odds ratio: 0.08, 95% confidence interval: 0.002 to 0.39, P = 0.002).ConclusionsFactors unique to PRES in children compared with adults include a greater propensity with multi-organ failure, involvement of the temporal lobe, and restricted diffusion on imaging.     

Relationships between edema degree and clinical and biochemical parameters in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a preliminary study

The objective of the study was to investigate the associations between the degree of edema with the clinical and biochemical parameters such as serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), albumin (ALB) in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) patients. Forty-nine patients with typical clinical symptoms and characteristic MR imaging findings of PRES were included in this study. Lactate dehydrogenase and ALB were analyzed with the immunoluminometric assays. Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images were used to evaluate the distribution of the extent or severity of vasogenic edema by two observers. Correlation analysis between the scores of brain edema and the blood pressures, clinical conditions and biochemical parameters was performed. No significant difference of brain edema score was found between patients with eclampsia, chronic renal failure and other clinical condition (P?>?0.05). Both mean arterial pressures and LDH level were moderately correlated with the scores of brain edema distribution (Spearman's ρ test, r?=?0.405 and 0.497, respectively, P??0.05). Larger and more diffuse lesions may be predicted by higher LDH level and blood pressure. The overall severity of the systemic process might be predicted by the degree of edema expression in PRES.     

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Following a Scorpion Sting

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinicoradiologic entity not yet understood, that is present with transient neurologic symptoms and particular radiological findings. The most common imaging pattern in PRES is the presence of edema in the white matter of the posterior portions of both cerebral hemispheres. The cause of PRES is unclear. We report a case of 13‐year‐old male who was stung by a scorpion and developed a severe headche, visual disturbance, and seizures and had the diagnosis of PRES with a good outcome. Numerous factors can trigger this syndrome, most commonly: acute elevation of blood pressure, abnormal renal function, and immunosuppressive therapy. There are many cases described showing the relationship between PRES and eclampsia, transplantation, neoplasia and chemotherapy treatment, systemic infections, renal disease acute, or chronic. However, this is the first case of PRES following a scorpion sting.     

The clinical and radiological spectrum of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: the retrospective Berlin PRES study

The aim of the study was to characterize the clinical and radiological spectrum of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a large cohort. The radiological report data bases of the authors′ university hospitals were searched for patients with PRES. Various imaging features at onset of symptoms and on follow-up as well as clinical and paraclinical data were tabulated in those patients fulfilling the criteria for PRES. Exploratory univariate analyses were performed. A total of 96 patients with PRES were included into the study. Wide differences in lesion location, diffusivity, distribution pattern, edema severity, hemorrhage, underlying diseases, symptoms, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and coagulation status were encountered. Hemorrhage occurred significantly more frequently in patients with altered coagulation state and was significantly associated with higher edema grades and with the presence of cytotoxic edema. There was a significant difference in MAP between toxic associations with higher MAP in infection, eclampsy and autoimmune disorders, while lower MAP was found in chemotherapy and immunsupression. In 82% of patients complete or near complete resolution of edema was noted during follow-up. Higher MAP levels were associated with incomplete edema resolution. In 43% of patients residual lesions were seen with a relatively even distribution between focal gliosis, infarction, posthemorrhagic residua, atrophy and laminar necrosis. PRES in this large hospital-based retrospective study comprises a wide radiological and clinical spectrum. Residual lesions were encountered more frequently than commonly expected. Our results point towards a differential contribution of high blood pressure to the course of PRES in different underlying etiologies.     

Reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome: case report

The posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently proposed cliniconeuroradiologic entity.The most common causes of PRES are hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, cyclosporin A neurotoxicity and the uremic encephalopathies.Most patients are markedly hypertensive at presentation, although some have only mildly elevated or even normal blood pressure. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, vomiting, altered mental status, seizures,stupor, and visual disturbances. On CT and MR studies, edema has been reported in a relatively symmetrical pattern, typically in the subcortical white matter and occasionally in the cortex of the occipital and parietal lobes. These often striking imaging findings usually are resolved on follow-up studies obtained after appropriate therapy. Diffusion-weighted images would not show hyperintense signal because of the presence of interstitial rather than cytotoxic edema. We report a case of PRES due to hypertensive encephalopathy studied by CT and MRI.     

PRES and RCVS: Two Distinct Entities or a Spectrum of the Same Disease?

ObjectivesTo report a case of a patient with overlapping posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), and review the existing literature emphasizing the pathophysiological overlap of these two entities.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a literature search in electronic database PubMed identifying studies reporting the overlap of PRES and RCVS.ResultsPRES and RCVS are two increasingly recognized entities that share similar clinical and imaging features. PRES is characterized by vasogenic edema predominantly in the parieto-occipital regions, associated with acute onset of neurological symptoms including encephalopathy, seizures, headaches, and visual disturbances. RCVS is characterized by reversible segmental and multifocal vasoconstriction of the cerebral arteries and classically presents with thunderclap headache, with or without associated focal neurological deficits and seizures. PRES is frequently associated with uncontrolled hypertension but can also be seen in the setting of renal failure, exposure to cytotoxic agents, or pre-eclampsia. RCVS is often triggered by exposure to vasoactive agents, postpartum state, or immunosuppression. We report a case of a patient presenting with vision changes and hemiparesis, and found to have extensive cytotoxic and vasogenic edema involving the cortex and subcortical white matter on brain imaging. These changes were primarily noted in the parieto-occipital and brainstem regions, along with features of reversible vasculopathy on vascular imaging suggestive of coexisting PRES and RCVS.ConclusionsPRES and RCVS share precipitating factors, clinical and radiological features, and frequently co-exist, suggesting a common pathophysiological mechanism related to reversible dysregulation of cerebral vasculature, endothelial dysfunction, and breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.     

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following hemodynamic treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced vasospasm

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an uncommon but significant complication of hemodynamic therapy after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH)-induced vasospasm. We performed a PubMed literature search for the period January 1999 to January 2015 using the search terms “posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome”, “subarachnoid hemorrhage”, “vasospasm”, and “hypertensive encephalopathy”, and identified nine cases of PRES after aSAH-induced vasospasm in the literature. We also present a 63-year-old man with aSAH complicated by vasospasm treated with hemodynamic augmentation who subsequently developed PRES. Imaging following development of PRES symptoms shows vasogenic edema in the white matter of the parietal and occipital lobes. Age, sex, history of hypertension, and baseline blood pressure were variable among patients in the literature review. In all cases, patients improved both from a radiological and clinical perspective following blood pressure reduction. To summarize, PRES is a rare complication of hemodynamic therapy for vasospasm following aSAH. The literature at the time of writing demonstrates no common pattern with regard to patient demographics, medical history, or mode of treatment for symptomatic vasospasm. Given its sporadic and unpredictable nature, considering PRES in the differential diagnosis is important when addressing neurological decline following hemodynamic treatment of vasospasm related to aSAH.     

并发颅内出血的可逆性后部脑病综合征5例临床分析并文献复习

目的探讨可逆性后部脑病综合征(posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome,PRES)并发颅内出血的临床及影像学特点。方法回顾性分析我院5例并发颅内出血的PRES患者的临床及影像学特点。结果 5例PRES患者均为年轻女性,4例继发于子痫前期,另1例继发于慢性肾衰竭。临床表现为头痛、癫痫发作、视物模糊、意识状态改变及局灶性神经功能缺损等。影像主要表现为双侧大脑后部为主的血管源性脑水肿,但也有额叶、基底节、脑干、小脑受累和细胞毒性脑水肿等不典型表现。5例患者均合并脑实质血肿,4例位于水肿周围,1例并发硬膜下血肿。5例患者均合并血小板减少及凝血功能异常,且均因病情危重而入住重症监护病房,经积极治疗后临床表现及影像学表现均明显好转。结论合并凝血功能异常的PRES较易出现颅内出血等并发症。     

Isolated brainstem involvement in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical–radiological syndrome, reversible vasogenic edema predominantly within parieto-occipital regions. However, isolated brainstem involvement in PRES has been rarely reported, little is known about its clinical manifestations, radiological features and outcomes. We reported a case with PRES with only brainstem involvement and performed a systematic review of published cases. Twenty-four cases, together with our case, were included in the analysis. Mean age was 43?years and 63% were males. Hypertension (50%), nephropathy (25%) and chemotherapy (21%) were the major risk factors. All patients except two had acute hypertension and 50% of patients had renal dysfunction at onset. The most common symptoms were altered consciousness (46%) and headache (46%), Seizure was only presented in 21% of patients. All patients except two were treated with antihypertension. Most patients recovered to their neurological baseline. Clinicians should recognize this unique variant finding in PRES. which always affects males with severe hypertension, especially combined with renal dysfunction. Antihypertensive treatment is the most widely used therapy. Outcome is usually well.     

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinico-neuroradiological entity with typical symptoms and symmetric high-signal intensity lesions in the bilateral parieto-occipital lobes on T2-weighted or fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) MRI. We described three patients with PRES of varied etiologies. Patient 1 was a young man with severe hypertension who presented with headache and visual disturbance. Patient 2 had leukemia and was receiving umbilical cord blood cell transplantation with immunosuppressant, and developed PRES with convulsions. Patient 3 was a pregnant woman with renal failure, who repeatedly developed PRES with convulsions. FLAIR and apparent diffusion coefficient mapping were useful in detecting PRES lesions in our patients, although diffusion-weighted imaging and CT scans had limited use in the diagnosis. Adequate and prompt treatment with antihypertensive medication immediately ameliorated the symptoms, with improvement of abnormal MRI findings. In previous reports, delayed diagnosis might have affected the prognosis. Further work on the clinical manifestations of PRES and its therapy is required.     

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome caused by hypertensive encephalopathy and acute uremia

Introduction  

The posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently proposed cliniconeuroradiological entity. The most common causes of PRES are hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, cyclosporin A neurotoxicity, and the uremic encephalopathy. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, edema has been reported in a relatively symmetrical pattern, typically in the subcortical white matter and occasionally in the cortex of the posterior circulation area of the cerebrum.     

可逆性后部白质脑病综合征的临床及影像学特点

目的 探讨可逆性后部白质脑病综合征（PRES）的临床和影像学特点。方法 回顾性分析7例PRES患者临床及影像学资料。结果 本组继发于妊娠高血压综合征3例,肾功能衰竭3例,高血压1例。临床表现：7例均有头痛及视物模糊,伴有癫痫发作6例,恶心、呕吐4例,轻偏瘫、共济失调各1例。6例行头颅CT检查,3例枕叶低密度影,其中2例广泛脑白质水肿;1例多发小血肿;2例未发现异常。7例MRI检查显示枕叶均受累,同时伴小脑受累3例,脑干2例,额顶叶皮质下白质2例,尾状核、丘脑各1例。在脑叶呈脑回样、在其他部位呈斑片样异常信号;T1WI呈略低或等信号,T2WI和Fair像呈高信号。2例增强扫描1例无强化,1例呈脑回样、斑片样和环状强化。4例DWI扫描,2例呈略高信号,1例呈低信号,1例未见异常。结论 头痛、视觉障碍和癫痫发作是PRES主要临床表现,影像学特征主要为大脑后部白质对称性长T1、长T2信号。     

可逆性后部脑病综合征患者血压与临床表现、脑水肿程度的关系

目的探讨可逆性后部脑病综合征患者血压与脑水肿程度及临床表现之间的关系。方法收集15例存在典型可逆性后部脑病综合征临床表现和MRI改变患者15例，分析血压高低与脑水肿的程度、临床症状之间的关系。结果应用SPSS16．0软件进行统计学分析，平均动脉血压的高低和脑水肿的分布呈中度相关性（Spearman’SPtest，r=0．409，P=0．004，P〈0．05），但与临床症状的表现无明显相关性。结论通过血压的高低可以预测病灶的大小及弥漫程度，这对早期治疗，提示预后有明显帮助。