Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome | |
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Term | Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome |
Short definition | posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome - (pronounced) (pos-TEER-ee-er ree-VER-sih-bul en-SEH-fuh-LAH-puh-thee SIN-drome) rare condition characterized by headaches, blurred vision, mental changes, seizures, and swelling in the brain. Symptoms of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome usually come on quickly and can be severe and life-threatening. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
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posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome - (pronounced) (pos-TEER-ee-er ree-VER-sih-bul en-SEH-fuh-LAH-puh-thee SIN-drome) rare condition characterized by headaches, blurred vision, mental changes, seizures, and swelling in the brain. Symptoms of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome usually come on quickly and can be severe and life-threatening. With treatment, symptoms often disappear within days or weeks. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome can occur in patients with certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, eclampsia, serious infections, kidney disease, and certain autoimmune disorders. It can also occur in patients being treated with certain cancer drugs and immunosuppressants. Also called PRES, Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome and RPLS
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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