Back to Search Start Over

Trastuzumab-associated Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome.

Authors :
Abughanimeh O
Abu Ghanimeh M
Qasrawi A
Al Momani LA
Madhusudhana S
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2018 May 24; Vol. 10 (5), pp. e2686. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 May 24.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical-radiographic syndrome that presents with neurological manifestations, including seizures, headache, or confusion, and is associated with posterior cerebral white matter edema on imaging. PRES is typically a benign and reversible condition. However, PRES can be fatal or associated with permanent deficits. Numerous conditions are associated with PRES, including hypertensive encephalopathy, renal diseases, and cytotoxic or immunosuppressant drugs. Recently, many case reports described the association between PRES and chemotherapeutic agents. However, trastuzumab-associated PRES is rarely reported. Herein, we report a case of a 51-year-old female with a history of metastatic gastric cancer who developed seizures while being treated with trastuzumab, and neuroimaging confirmed the diagnosis of PRES.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
10
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30050741
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2686