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Erschienen in: Clinical Neuroradiology 4/2012

01.12.2012 | Correspondence

Isolated Pons Involvement in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with Chronic Renal Insufficiency: Case Report and Literature Review

verfasst von: Bo Gao, MD, Hui Liang, MD, Feng-li Liu, MD, Cui Lv, MD

Erschienen in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by headache, confusion, visual disturbances, and seizures [1]. Transient vasogenic edema occurs predominantly within the posterior circulation regions. Similar clinical findings are present regardless of the cause. The syndrome can rapidly resolve after proper management. However, PRES with only brain stem involvement has been uncommonly described and is usually associated with hypertension [2]. We herein describe a patient with PRES who suffered from chronic renal insufficiency and in whom the pons was solely involved. We also reviewed the literature to investigate the potential pathophysiological mechanism of PRES. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Isolated Pons Involvement in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with Chronic Renal Insufficiency: Case Report and Literature Review
verfasst von
Bo Gao, MD
Hui Liang, MD
Feng-li Liu, MD
Cui Lv, MD
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Elektronische ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-012-0162-1

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