Open AccessIsolated pan‐pontine posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient with uncontrolled hypertension
Author(s) -
Gowan Jacqueline Marie,
Liu Antonio
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1888
Subject(s) - medicine , posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome , pons , presentation (obstetrics) , key (lock) , encephalopathy , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , surgery , magnetic resonance imaging , computer security , radiology , computer science
Key Clinical Message Recognition of central variant PRES is key to avoiding detrimental treatment. The pons may be the most vulnerable area in central PRES, and delayed presentation may result in greater damage. CSF reporting may lead to eventual recognition of a common profile, and possible aid in future diagnosis.