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Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome in hypertensive crisis complicated with seizure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22111472     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This is the case of a 32 year-old-male with chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis who presented with uncontrolled blood pressure after admission to the hospital further complicated with seizures. Head CT-Scan revealed hypodensives areas in sub-cortical white matter and parietal-occipital lobes. Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES) was diagnosed by radiologic findings. The underlying cause of PRES was treated with good resolution of hypodensives areas. Good prognostic outcome of PRES depends on prompt recognition and treatment to avoid excessive morbidity and/or mortality.
Authors:
Sandra N Maldonado-Rivera; Glorydela Valle-Marín; Mónica Santiago-Casiano; Edinson Camargo; Coromoto Palermo; Trevor Grant; José Hernán Martínez
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico     Volume:  103     ISSN:  0004-4849     ISO Abbreviation:  Bol Asoc Med P R     Publication Date:    2011 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7505267     Medline TA:  Bol Asoc Med P R     Country:  Puerto Rico    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  55-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Internal Medicine Program, San Juan City Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico. s_maldonado@hotmail.com
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