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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in Wegener's granulomatosis: A rare occurrence
Ist Teil von
Indian journal of anaesthesia, 2020-06, Vol.64 (6), p.538-539
Ort / Verlag
Belagaum: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr
2020
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EZB Electronic Journals Library
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Systemic autoimmune vasculitis is a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in critical care. Since our patient was a previously diagnosed case, there was no diagnostic dilemma but rarity of the disease remained a major challenge. [5] Steroids and immunosuppressants have direct cytotoxic effect on the vascular endothelium, whereas vasculitis itself aggravates the risk of PRES by endothelial damage, disrupted blood-brain barrier, systemic inflammation, and treatment with immunosuppressants and/or cytotoxic agents. [...]the aim of this letter is to highlight a rare disease (Wegener's Granulomatosis) that may be present in ICU with a rare complication of encephalopathy due to PRES. Financial support and sponsorship Nil.