Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome(RPLS)is a rare brain-capillary leak syndrome,characterized by clinical symptoms of headache,visual loss,seizures and altered mental functioning.This syndrome is usuall...Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome(RPLS)is a rare brain-capillary leak syndrome,characterized by clinical symptoms of headache,visual loss,seizures and altered mental functioning.This syndrome is usually reversible and is associated with hypertension,nephropathy,and use of immunosuppressive medication and cytotoxic agents.We describe two rare cases of RPLS occurring in colorectal cancer,both of which presented with coma,that we believe can be directly attributed to bevacizumab,a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the angiogenesis of tumours by specifically blocking vascular endothelial growth factor.We analysed the clinical features,risk factors and outcomes of RPLS in these two patients,and although no typical finding was identified on imaging examination,we found that inadequate blood pressure control was one of the risk factors leading to RPLS and that supportive treatment including intensive blood pressure control improved outcomes.Due to the increasing use of bevacizumab in colorectal cancer,clinicians should be aware of this potential complication.展开更多
REVERSIBLE posterior leukoencephalopathy syn- drome （RPLS） is a rare neurological syndrome charac- terized by headache, altered mental status, seizures, and visual disturbance,associated with reversible white matter...REVERSIBLE posterior leukoencephalopathy syn- drome （RPLS） is a rare neurological syndrome charac- terized by headache, altered mental status, seizures, and visual disturbance,associated with reversible white matter cnanges,- n been commonly reported in patients with severe hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Here we report a case with nephrotic syndrome complicated by RPLS.展开更多
Reversible posterior leukoencepbalopathy syndrome （RPLS） was first described by Hinchey eta/. in 1996 as a clinical radiologic syndrome consisting of reversible cortical neuroIogic dysIhnction and brain imaging find...Reversible posterior leukoencepbalopathy syndrome （RPLS） was first described by Hinchey eta/. in 1996 as a clinical radiologic syndrome consisting of reversible cortical neuroIogic dysIhnction and brain imaging findings involving the posterior circulation, especially the occipital lobes.展开更多
文摘Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome(RPLS)is a rare brain-capillary leak syndrome,characterized by clinical symptoms of headache,visual loss,seizures and altered mental functioning.This syndrome is usually reversible and is associated with hypertension,nephropathy,and use of immunosuppressive medication and cytotoxic agents.We describe two rare cases of RPLS occurring in colorectal cancer,both of which presented with coma,that we believe can be directly attributed to bevacizumab,a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the angiogenesis of tumours by specifically blocking vascular endothelial growth factor.We analysed the clinical features,risk factors and outcomes of RPLS in these two patients,and although no typical finding was identified on imaging examination,we found that inadequate blood pressure control was one of the risk factors leading to RPLS and that supportive treatment including intensive blood pressure control improved outcomes.Due to the increasing use of bevacizumab in colorectal cancer,clinicians should be aware of this potential complication.
文摘REVERSIBLE posterior leukoencephalopathy syn- drome （RPLS） is a rare neurological syndrome charac- terized by headache, altered mental status, seizures, and visual disturbance,associated with reversible white matter cnanges,- n been commonly reported in patients with severe hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Here we report a case with nephrotic syndrome complicated by RPLS.
基金grants from Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Clinical Medicine Development of Special Funding Support，National Natural Science Foundation of China and Beijing New-Star Plan of Science and Technology
文摘Reversible posterior leukoencepbalopathy syndrome （RPLS） was first described by Hinchey eta/. in 1996 as a clinical radiologic syndrome consisting of reversible cortical neuroIogic dysIhnction and brain imaging findings involving the posterior circulation, especially the occipital lobes.
