Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is an emergency medical condition with varied causes presenting as reversible subcortical vasogenic brain edema caused by endothelial injury, resulting from changes in blood pressure or direct effects of cytokines on endothelium. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is manifested by neurologic symptoms. Common causes include hypertensive emergency, renal disease, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and immunosuppressive drugs.
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