Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Romergryko G. Geocadin
Abstract
Headache, visual disturbances, encephalopathy, and seizures may be due to acute, severe hypertension or toxic agents, especially chemotherapy. Imaging shows cerebral edema in posterior parts of the brain.
Topics & Concepts
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndromeMedicineCerebral edemaBrain edemaEncephalopathyHypertensive encephalopathyChemotherapyEdemaMagnetic resonance imagingAnesthesiaInternal medicineRadiologyBlood pressureNeurological Complications and SyndromesPharmacological Effects and Toxicity StudiesMoyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment