Title of article :
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: a case report
Author/Authors :
Ewess, Bahaa Ain-Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, Egypt , El-Shaer, Ahmed Ain-Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care, and Pain Management, Egypt , Zaki, Hani V. Ain-Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, Egypt
Abstract :
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a rare condition that needs a high index of suspicion. It is a clinical and radiological presentation described in patients with different conditions as such as hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, uremia and with immunosuppressives. Early recognized and adequate treatment, may reverse the condition, otherwise permanent neurological sequelae are likely to occur.
Keywords :
eclampsia , hypertension , immunosupressives , neurological deficit , posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome , uremia
Journal title :
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Journal title :
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
