title: [Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: description of a case in the setting of severe infection].
abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a well recognized neurotoxic state coupled with a unique neuroradiological appearance. This syndrome is associated with a broad spectrum of complex conditions (preeclampsia/eclampsia, bone marrow/organ transplantation, chemotherapy, autoimmune disease). We report the case of a female patient who developed PRES in the setting of severe infection, and we discuss the possible mechanisms underlying the development of cerebral edema by describing the inherent neuroradiological features.
authors.affiliation: Universita di Salerno. pzeppa@unisa.it
authors.forename: Pio
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zeppa
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fonio
authors.forename: Melchiore
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giganti
authors.forename: Antonio Raffaele
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Cotroneo
authors.forename: Eugenio Annibale
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Genovese
authors.forename: Antonio Amato
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Stabile Ianora
mesh_terms: D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*