Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A rare entity.
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2015-01
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Abstract
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome(PRES) is a proposed
reversible cliniconeuroradiological entity characterized by headache,
altered mental status, cortical blindness, seizures, focal neurological
signs and a diagnostic magnetic resonance image showing multiple
hyperintense signal in cortical and subcortical white matter. We
report a case of 25 year female who presented 2 days postdelivery
with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Early diagnosis
with MRI showing bilateral parietal and occipital hyperintensities and
treatment with manitol, antiepileptics and supportive measure, the
syndrome was fully reversible. Clinicians as well as radiologists should
be familiar with this clinically frightening, underdiagnosed condition
to assure timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent persistent
neurological deficits.
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, neurological deficit, white matter hyperintensities, postdelivery, reversible
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Khurana M, Mahajan D, Anand M, Chhabra A. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A rare entity. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2015 Jan; 4(1): 658-660.