A Case of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome-Induced Hypertension Causing Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by repeated episodes of vomiting in a stereotyped pattern and is a known cause of hypertension. Our patient is a 10-year-old female who presented with nonbilious, nonbloody vomiting, and constipation concerning for a flare of her known CVS. During the...

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Published in:JPGN reports 2023-05, Vol.4 (2), p.e294-e294
Main Authors: Beckman, Madeline, Lendner, Nuphar, Sferra, Thomas J, Moses, Jonathan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Gastroenterology
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Summary:Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by repeated episodes of vomiting in a stereotyped pattern and is a known cause of hypertension. Our patient is a 10-year-old female who presented with nonbilious, nonbloody vomiting, and constipation concerning for a flare of her known CVS. During the hospital course, she developed intermittent severe hypertensive episodes, leading to an acute episode of altered mental status and a tonic-clonic seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diagnosis of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) after eliminating other organic etiologies. This is one of the first documented cases of CVS-induced hypertension causing PRES.
ISSN:2691-171X
2691-171X
DOI:10.1097/PG9.0000000000000294