J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2002 May;20(3):287-291.

Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome(RPLS): with special reference to Brain MRA

• Chung EJ
• Jang CW
• Kim SJ
• Kim SE
• Kim EG

Abstract

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) is noted by a reversible syndrome of headache, altered mental function, seizures, and loss of vision associated with findings indicating predominantly posterior leukoen-cephalopathy on imaging studies. Reversible vasospasm and brain capillary leak syndrome are usually suggested to the pathophysiologic mechanism of RPLS. We report 6 patients with RPLS, which showed peculiar findings in the MRA.

Keyword

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy; MRA

MeSH Terms

Brain*
Capillary Leak Syndrome
Headache
Humans
Leukoencephalopathies*
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
Seizures