title: [Post-partum posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome].
abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a complex clinical condition with vasogenic subcortical oedema caused by hypertension. Oedema is often seen on magnetic resonance imaging. The wide clinical spectrum ranges from headaches to vision loss and even death. Early diagnosis and treatment is important for the reversibility of the condition. In this case report we emphasize the importance of blood pressure control in a post-partum woman, who had a rather complicated pregnancy. The symptoms of PRES were not recognized immediately because of failure to use and acknowledge a blood pressure test.
authors.affiliation: anneaaa@hotmail.dk.
authors.forename: Anne Albers
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Aaen
authors.forename: Jørgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jeppesen
authors.forename: Hayder
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Obaid
authors.forename: Hans Henrik
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Bülow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019091:Critical Pathways; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D054038:Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy