Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Case of Hypercalcemia

Authors

  • Ana Ponciano Serviço de Medicina 2. Centro Hospitalar de Leria. Leiria.
  • Vera Vieira Serviço de Medicina 2. Centro Hospitalar de Leria. Leiria.
  • José Leite Serviço de Medicina 2. Centro Hospitalar de Leria. Leiria.
  • Célio Fernandes Serviço de Medicina 2. Centro Hospitalar de Leria. Leiria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.9714

Keywords:

Hypercalcemia, Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is an encephalopathy that can be clinically characterized by headache, altered mental status and/or seizures. Neuroimaging demonstrates usually reversible bilateral subcortical vasogenic occipital-parietal edema. Exact pathophysiology remains unclear but is commonly associated with hypertension, renal failure, sepsis and use of immunosuppressive therapy. Its development in the setting of severe hypercalcemia is extremely rare. The authors report a case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a normotensive patient with severe hypercalcemia as the only identifiable cause.

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Published

2018-06-29

How to Cite

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Ponciano A, Vieira V, Leite J, Fernandes C. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Case of Hypercalcemia. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2018 Jun. 29 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];31(6):338-40. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9714

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Case Report