Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus after cessation of oral prednisone

摘要

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological disorder that is first described by Hinchey and colleagues in 1996 [1]. It is associated with various clinical features such as hypertension, seizures, headache, visual changes and conscious disturbance [2]. In previous reports, PRES have been reported in patients with SLE. The use of immunosuppressive drugs was an established cause of PRES in SLE [3]. Here we describe a case of PRES due to cessation of oral prednisone. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of PRES due to cessation of oral prednisone.