Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome in a Pre-Eclamptic Woman. (20th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thakur, Raghvendra; Sharma, Bhoj Raj; Yuan, Tian; Guiying, Zheng
• Other Names: Badawy S. Z. A. Academic Editor.; Osmanagaoglu M. A. Academic Editor.; Peled Y. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-20
• 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: 10.1155/2013/783536
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRLS) is a neurologic condition, often presents with various clinical manifestations. It is rare during pregnancy. We herein report a case of PRLS in a 31-year-old woman, presented with preeclampsia, diagnosed by computer tomography, and successfully delivered the baby with caesarean section. At discharge, patient was fully recovered without any complication.