Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in Rheumatic Autoimmune Disease.

Eur J Case Rep Intern Med

Rheumatology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

Published: June 2018

Unlabelled: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical-radiological entity with many causes. The primary abnormality is cerebral vasogenic oedema. Here we describe the management of five patients with PRES syndrome who presented to our hospital.

Learning Points: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) presents with cerebral vasogenic oedema.PRES resolves when blood pressure is controlled.Patients with a history of autoimmune disorder who present with confusion may have PRES.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6346878PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.12890/2018_000866DOI Listing

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