scholarly journals A Case of Transient Cortical Blindness in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in the Late Postpartum Period

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-16
Author(s):  
Dr. Krishna. K. Nair ◽  
Dr. Jayanthi. R ◽  
Dr. Sahitya Meda
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Cortical Blindness ◽  
Impaired Consciousness ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Visual Symptoms ◽  
Neurological Findings ◽  
Transient Cortical Blindness ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a reversible neurological entity characterized by seizure, headaches, visual symptoms, impaired consciousness and other focal neurological findings.

scholarly journals POSTERIOR REVERSIBLE ENCEPHALOPATHY SYNDROME IN A POSTPARTUM NORMOTENSIVE POST CESAREAN PATIENT - A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 327-330
Author(s):  
Komal Vijaywargiya ◽  
◽  
Rajesh Muley ◽  
Aayushi Ruia ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Postpartum Woman ◽  
Impaired Consciousness ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Visual Symptoms ◽  
Neurological Findings ◽  
Imaging Results ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome { PRES } is a reversible neurological entity characterised by seizures , headaches , visual symptoms , impaired consciousness and other focal neurological findings . There are a variety of causes behind this syndrome but eclampsia takes the lead and preeclampsia also significantly contributes . We present here a case of young postpartum woman with atypical findings and imaging results leading to diagnosis of PRES .

scholarly journals Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (8) ◽  
pp. 735-739
Author(s):  
Dejan Kostic ◽  
Biljana Brkic-Georgievski ◽  
Aleksandar Jovanovski ◽  
Smiljana Kostic ◽  
Drazen Ivetic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
White Matter ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Impaired Consciousness ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Neurological Signs ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
The Brain

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by the following symptoms: seizures, impaired consciousness and/or vision, vomiting, nausea, and focal neurological signs. Diagnostic imaging includes examination by magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT), where brain edema is visualized bi-laterally and symmetrically, predominantly posteriorly, parietally, and occipitally. Case report. We presented a 73-year-old patient with the years-long medical history of hipertension and renal insufficiency, who developed PRES with the symptomatology of the rear cranium. CT and MR verified changes in the white matter involving all lobes on both sides of the brain. After a two-week treatment (antihypertensive, hypolipemic and rehydration therapy) clinical improvement with no complications occurred, with complete resolution of changes in the white matter observed on CT and MR. Conclusion. PRES is a reversible syndrome in which the symptoms withdraw after several days to several weeks if early diagnosis is made and appropriate treatment started without delay.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in HIV-positive patients: a case report and literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 937-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica RM Pool ◽  
Michael Porte ◽  
Nigel Durham ◽  
Sue Urwin ◽  
Paul Laboi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Cortical Blindness ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Aggressive Management ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

We are reporting the case of a woman who was admitted acutely to our intensive care unit without any collateral history. She was diagnosed with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) as a consequence of poor adherence to anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-retroviral medications. PRES is a rare condition, which may cause cortical blindness; contrary to its name it is not always reversible. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive management of underlying causes facilitate reversibility of PRES. We also summarise the literature on patients with HIV and PRES.

scholarly journals Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome as a complication of pre-eclampsia in the early postpartum period

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. e228954
Author(s):  
Julie Verhaegen ◽  
Frederik Peeters ◽  
Patrick Debois ◽  
Yves Jacquemyn
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Neurological Symptoms ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Early Postpartum Period ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy

We present the case of a 30-year-old woman with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) as a complication of pre-eclampsia in the early postpartum period. PRES is a rare neurological disorder which causes non-specific neurological symptoms such as headache, seizures and visual disturbances. It generally has a good prognosis, but severe complications can arise. Therefore, early recognition and treatment are paramount. Pre-eclampsia is a multiorgan disease and is associated with both maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. Neurological symptoms occurring in the postpartum period indicate pre-eclampsia until proven otherwise. This case report was written to stress the attention on this rare complication of pre-eclampsia. When a patient in the postpartum period presents with a combination of seizures, disturbed vision and headache, PRES should always be kept in mind.

scholarly journals Bilateral Visual Loss as Presenting Symptom of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with HIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Guerriero ◽  
L, Ciracì ◽  
T. Centoducati ◽  
F. Pignatelli ◽  
V. Lamargese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome ◽  
Cortical Blindness ◽  
Hiv Disease ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Therapy Initiation ◽  
Advanced Hiv Disease ◽  
Reversible Encephalopathy ◽  
Visual Disturbances

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic state accompanied by a unique brain imaging pattern. This cliniconeuroradiological entity usually presents with visual disturbances (cortical blindness, homonymous hemianopia, visual neglect, and blurred vision) along with neurotoxic manifestations. Only a few cases of PRES have previously been reported in patients with advanced HIV disease. The authors describe a case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a patient with advanced HIV/TBC infection who developed a neurotoxic state following TB and ART therapy initiation. They present a comprehensive review of the literature and discuss the pathogenetic hypotheses.

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