Pediatric posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome presenting with isolated cerebellar edema and obstructive hydrocephalus.
In this report, the authors describe the case of a teenage boy who presented with hypertensive emergency, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and hydrocephalus due to fourth ventricle outlet obstruction. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a well-characterized but uncommon syndrome in children that is generally triggered by severe hypertension. The unusual clinical picture of this patient, who had isolated cerebellar edema leading to obstructive hydrocephalus, has been rarely described in children.
['Ettinger|Nicholas|N|', 'Pearson|Matthew|M|', 'Lamb|Fred S|FS|', 'Wellons|John C|JC|']
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pediatric posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome obstructive hydrocephalus hypertension BUN = blood urea nitrogen Cr = creatinine ED = emergency department EVD = external ventricular drain PRES = posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome vascular disorders