title: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a adult female.
abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a clinico-neuroradiologic diagnosis, with rapidly evolving neurologic condition, characterized by headache, confusion, altered mental status, seizures, cortical blindness, lethargy, stupor, and occasionally, focal neurological signs accompanied by a typical computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging pattern. With early recognition and treatment, complete resolution of symptoms occurs. Typical imaging findings characteristically involve the white matter bilaterally in the parieto-occipital regions. Atypical imaging finding of contrast enhancement of lesion can occur, but is less common. A 20-year-old primiparous lady presented with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case in Nigeria. This case-report highlights the importance of recognizing the salient imaging features in this lethal but reversible entity with prompt management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
authors.forename: O I
authors.initials: OI
authors.lastname: Oyinloye
authors.forename: O A M
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Adesiyun
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Atobatele
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Fawole
mesh_terms: D004461:Eclampsia / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009549:Nigeria; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000473:pathology*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult