Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome presenting with seizures

N S Neki; Tamil Mani

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome presenting with seizures

Natl Med J India. 2013 Sep-Oct;26(5):282-3.

Authors

N S Neki¹, Tamil Mani¹

Affiliation

¹ Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India - Department of Medicine.

PMID: 25017835

Abstract

Hyperperfusion syndrome, previously known as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), is a clinico- radiological entity with characteristic features on neuro-imaging. It is believed to be caused by vasogenic oedema, predominantly in the posterior cerebral hemispheres. We report the case of an elderly man who presented with convulsions and was diagnosed to have PRES due to hypertension.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Hypertension / diagnosis*
Hypertension / drug therapy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Male
Middle Aged
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / diagnosis*
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome / drug therapy
Seizures / diagnosis*
Seizures / drug therapy

Substances

Antihypertensive Agents