Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome with involvement of the cervical cord and medulla: a case report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jan;9(1):CD01-2. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/10756.5376. Epub 2015 Jan 1.

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic state, which is associated with symmetrical subcortical areas of vasogenic oedema that are preferentially parieto-occipital, and it typically resolves within a few weeks after appropriate treatment, We hereby report a case of a female with adrenal tumour presenting with PRES, who was featured by a very rare neuroimaging manifestation, the involvement of cervical cord and medulla.

Keywords: Adrenal tumour; Clinical features; Neuroimaging manifestations; Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).