Posterior reversible encephalopathy and status epilepticus in Takayasu arteritis

Authors

  • Munish Kumar Department of Neurology, Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Vishal Anand Department of Medicine, Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Rashid Nadeem Department of Medicine, Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20212537

Keywords:

Takayasu arteritis, Status epilepticus, Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare, systemic, chronic inflammatory condition causing granulomatous vasculitis of medium-sized and large arteries of unknown etiology. A possible relationship between Takayasu arteritis and tuberculosis has been suggested but not proven until now. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) and seizure are rare complications. We report a case of Takayasu arteritis with lymph node tuberculosis presented with status epilepticus and Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.

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Published

2021-06-25

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Kumar, M., Anand, V., & Nadeem, R. (2021). Posterior reversible encephalopathy and status epilepticus in Takayasu arteritis. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 9(7), 2121–2124. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20212537

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