title: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and systemic lupus erythematosus: report of two cases.
abstract: The posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a novel entity clinically manifested by headache, changes of sensorium, seizures, and visual loss. PRES pathogenesis has not been fully clarified. The entity can be associated to a variety of clinical conditions, mainly hypertension, renal insufficiency and immunosuppressive therapy. A possible link of autoimmune disorders with PRES has been recently hypothesized. We herein describe two cases of systemic lupus erythematosus whereby PRES was triggered by different factors.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Service of the Hospital São Lucas, Pontifícia Universidade Católicado Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS.
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marrone
authors.forename: Aline de Souza
authors.initials: Ade S
authors.lastname: Streck
authors.forename: Henrique Luiz
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Staub
authors.forename: Caroline Zechlinski Xavier
authors.initials: CZ
authors.lastname: de Freitas
authors.forename: Jaderson
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Giovani
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gadonski
authors.forename: Henrique
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luiz Staub
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*