SMJ articles in the category "posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome"

Multidisciplinary Clinical Case Study

Multidisciplinary Approach to Complicated Pregnancy

A nulliparous pregnant woman in her mid-20s and in the 32nd week of gestation presented to the emergency department with severe headache and vomiting. She had an uneventful medical history; however, the physical examination upon hospital admission revealed a hypertensive emergency, papilledema, and 2+ dipstick proteinuria. Upon establishing the diagnosis…

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Case Report

Transient Blindness Due to Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Following Ephedra Overdose

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS), is most often associated with hypertensive emergencies and is characterized by seizures, mental status changes and visual disturbances. We report a case of a previously healthy young man who developed multiorgan failure and transient cortical blindness following…

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