Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in patient of severe preeclampsia with Hellp syndrome immediate postartum

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare clinico-neuroradiologic condition, not commonly reported in the literature. PRES is an uncommon complication of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. We report the management of one patient with postpartum preeclampsia as an association of HELLP...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2015-05, Vol.21 (60)
Main Authors: Babahabib, Moulay Abdellah, Abdillahi, Ibrahima, Kassidi, Farid, Kouach, Jaouad, Moussaoui, Driss, Dehayni, Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
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encephalopathy
hellp syndrome
preeclampsia
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Summary:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare clinico-neuroradiologic condition, not commonly reported in the literature. PRES is an uncommon complication of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. We report the management of one patient with postpartum preeclampsia as an association of HELLP syndrome presenting with status-epileptics. Early diagnosis along with timely supportive therapy resulted in the successful management of this challenging case. Recent understanding on the pathophysiology of this uncommon condition is discussed. We highlight the importance to obstetricians, intensive-care physicians and anesthesiologists of recognizing such cases.
ISSN:1937-8688
1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2015.21.60.5546