title: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in early postpartum women: a case report.
abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare acute neurologic condition, characterized by acute neurological symptoms. The radiological findings are predominantly seen in the posterior cerebral hemispheres and are reversible with appropriate management. We are reporting a case of a 21-year-old woman (primigravida), who presented with loss of vision, head ache and vomiting on 2nd day of post-caesarean section. Caesarean section was done due to fetal distress. On examination, patient appeared drowsy but arousable, had a blood pressure of 140/114 mmHg, rest of the examination was unremarkable. CT and MRI brain was performed to rule out cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and cortical blindness; imaging and clinical findings were suggestive of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). She was treated successfully with antihypertensives and showed dramatic improvement.
authors: Postgraduate, Department of Radiology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre , Bijapur, Karnataka, India .
authors: Vinod
authors: V
authors: Patil S
authors: Professor, Department of Radiology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre , Bijapur, Karnataka, India .
authors: B R
authors: BR
authors: Dhamangaonkar
authors: Professor and Head, Department of Radiology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre , Bijapur, Karnataka, India .
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Pattanshetti
authors: Senior Resident, Department of Radiology, Shri BM Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre , Bijapur, Karnataka, India .
authors: M M
authors: MM
authors: Patil
keywords: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome; Postpartum; Preeclampsia; Vasogenic oedema