Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in the peripartum period
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is defined as a clinico-pathological disorder characterized by a myriadof symptoms including altered mental status, headaches, blurring of vision and seizure, because of the involvement of the occipital and/or parietal lobes of the brain. Eclampsia...
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Barpeta Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society,
2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is defined as a clinico-pathological disorder characterized by a myriadof symptoms including altered mental status, headaches, blurring of vision and seizure, because of the involvement of the occipital and/or parietal lobes of the brain. Eclampsia is known to be the commonest etiological factors behind PRES. This is a review of literature guided clinic-radiological findings which aid in the early diagnosis and management of PRES and thereby reduce morbidities and complications related to the same. |
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| Item Description: | 10.21276/obgyn.2018.5.1.3 2454-2334 2454-2342 |