Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Eric K. Johnson; Michael Y. Lin

doi:10.1016/j.ehmc.2015.03.007

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Eric K. Johnson, Michael Y. Lin

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Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by headache, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, and seizures, along with distinctive findings on MRI. Conditions particularly associated with the disorder include hypertensive emergency, preeclampsia/eclampsia, posttransplantation status, and chemotherapy for malignancy. MRI is the imaging modality of choice for assisting in the diagnosis of PRES. Treatment includes aggressive blood pressure reduction in most cases, along with reversal of the underlying predisposing state. Prompt recognition and treatment of PRES are vital to prevent long-term neurologic sequelae and death.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	358-367
Number of pages	10
Journal	Hospital Medicine Clinics
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehmc.2015.03.007
State	Published - Jul 1 2015

Keywords

Chemotherapy
Cyclosporine
Eclampsia
Hypertensive encephalopathy
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
Preeclampsia
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLE)
Transplant

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