Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and grade iv hypertensive retinopathy
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https://doi.org/10.51987/Rev.Hosp.Ital.B.Aires.v35i4.700Keywords:
Posterior reversible encephalopathy, hypertensive crisis, hypertensive retinopathy, spinal cordAbstract
The posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome presents with symptoms of cerebral edema. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, hyperintensities on T2 -weighted and FLAIR sequences typically affect the parietal-occipital region; however it may also have atypical locations. We report the case of a 33 year old patient with visual disturbances associated with intense headache and severe hypertension (220/140 mmHg). The Fundus examination revealed grade IV hypertensive retinopathy, and MRI showed hyperintense lesions in T2 and FLAIR affecting the pontine center, medulla and spinal cord, which regressed after sustain blood pressure control
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