Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a recently described clinicoradiological entity. Neuroimaging is very demonstrative and can be the first clue to the diagnosis. Common causes of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome are hypertensive encephalopathy, immunosuppressive treatment, renal failure and eclampsia. Its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Clinical findings are not sufficiently specific; however, neuroimaging is often characteristic.
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Department of Radiology. Hospital Universitario La Fe, Avenida Campanar 21, Valencia, 46009 Spain. monica_ballesta@hotmail.com
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020343:Hypertensive Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography