J Clin Neurol.  2016 Apr;12(2):236-237. 10.3988/jcn.2016.12.2.236.

Malignant Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Case of Posterior Irreversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

• Martins WA
• Marrone LC

• KMID: 2354146
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3988/jcn.2016.12.2.236

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Brain CT in the first presentation. A: Subcortical edema extends to the parietal and frontal region. B and C: Bilateral occipital edema is demonstrated, with minor hemorrhagic transformation, suggesting posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. D, E, and F: Control brain CT 24 hours later shows extensive intraparenquimatous bleeding (D), associated to intraventricular (E) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (F).

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