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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), is a rare condition in which parts of the brain are affected by swelling, usually as a result of an underlying cause.
May 1, 2022 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurologic disorder in which a person presents with visual disturbance, seizure, headaches, and altered mentation.
Jun 7, 2023 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) 1,2 is an acute or subacute cerebral syndrome, the main manifestations of which are headache, encephalopathy, seizures, or visual...
Jun 24, 2022 · PRES is a clinicoradiologic diagnosis that was not discovered until the widespread application of brain imaging modalities such as CT and MRI. PRES often occurs in the context of a hypertensive emergency, in which case PRES is equivalent to “hypertensive encephalopathy.”
May 9, 2024 · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), is a neurotoxic state that occurs secondary to the inability of the posterior circulation to autoregulate in response to acute changes in blood pressure.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) may present with diverse clinical symptoms including visual disturbance, headache, seizures and impaired consciousness. MRI shows oedema, usually involving the posterior subcortical regions.
Initially recognized in association with eclampsia, cyclosporine after transplantation, and in the setting of severe hypertension, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has become synonymous with a unique pattern of brain vasogenic edema seen in the setting of neurotoxicity. 1 - 14 On CT or MR imaging studies, the edema is often wi...
