Korean J Perinatol.
2011 Sep;22(3):237-242.
Interrelationship between Cerebral Vasospasm and Vasogenic Edema in Eclampsia Complicated by Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): a Case Report
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea. obgyn2001@hanmail.net
Abstract
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a transient clinical neuroradiological disease entity characterized by clinical signs and symptoms including hypertension, generalized seizure, mental status change, headache, and vision change. It is most commonly reported in the literature in association with obstetrical patients suffering from preeclampsia and eclampsia. Two theories of vasospasm and vasogenic edema have been suggested to explain cerebral abnormalities associated with eclampsia. But, the pathophysiology of PRES remains unclear. Here we present one patient who suffered from eclampsia complicated by PRES and we could assume the pathophysiological mechanism in the development of PRES through this case.
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