Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Postpartum Preeclamptic Woman without Seizure. (30th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ural, Ülkü Mete; Balik, Gülsah; Şentürk, Şenol; Üstüner, Işık; Çobanoğlu, Uğur; Şahin, Figen Kır
• Other Names: Diejomaoh M. F. Academic Editor.; Furuhashi M. Academic Editor.; Origoni M. Academic Editor.; Purwosunu Y. Academic Editor.; Schuetze P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-01-30
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/657903
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a cliniconeuroradiological entity presenting with headache, confusion, visual disturbances or blindness, and seizures. Parieto-occipital white matter changes due to vasogenic oedema can be observed on imaging modalities. It rarely occurs without seizures and after delivery. We report a 33-year-old multigravida with a history of preeclampsia in term pregnancy complicated by PRES without seizures at the postpartum period. Clinical improvement with complete resolution without any complications was observed on the 6th day after delivery. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is reversible when early diagnosis is established and appropriate treatment is started without delay.