Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinico-neuro-radiological entity may develop in patients with pre-eclampsia, eclampsia or delayed postpartum eclampsia, immunological conditions and with certain anti-neoplastic agents. This case report describes about a patient with pregnancy induced hypertension who developed PRES postnatally. Early recognition and treatment prevented serious morbidity.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi. sam_ehtisham@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006830:Hydralazine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011224:Prazosin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D006830:Hydralazine; D010672:Phenytoin; D011224:Prazosin