Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in HIV-positive patients: a case report and literature review.

Abstract

We are reporting the case of a woman who was admitted acutely to our intensive care unit without any collateral history. She was diagnosed with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) as a consequence of poor adherence to anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-retroviral medications. PRES is a rare condition, which may cause cortical blindness; contrary to its name it is not always reversible. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive management of underlying causes facilitate reversibility of PRES. We also summarise the literature on patients with HIV and PRES.

• Authors: Erica Rm Pool, Michael Porte, Nigel Durham, Sue Urwin, Paul Laboi, Fabiola Martin
• Journal: International journal of STD & AIDS (Int J STD AIDS) Vol. 29 Issue 9 Pg. 937-941 (08 2018) ISSN: 1758-1052 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 29592778 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
• Brain (diagnostic imaging)
• Female
• HIV Infections (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome