Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient with HELLP syndrome complicating a triploid pregnancy.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare-and not always reversible-neurological complication associated with pre-eclampsia. We report a highly unusual case of puerperal PRES occurring in the context of pre-eclampsia arising from a previously undiagnosed triploid pregnancy at 16 weeks gestation.
Vijayalakshmi
Babbur
B
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Rosie Hospital,Cambridge, UK.
Sethna
Farah
F
Manford
Mark
M
Lees
Christoph C
CC
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome; D006801:Humans; D011123:Polyploidy; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy