Vol. 31 (3) 2010 Neuro endocrinology letters

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in 5-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome.

OBJECTIVE: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome in children. This clinical condition is caused by localized brain angioedema mostly in parieto-occipital region and results in dramatic and acute features as sudden loss of consciousness, epileptic paroxysms, strong headache or vi.....