RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, Part 1: Fundamental Imaging and Clinical Features
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1036
OP 1042
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A0928
VO 29
IS 6
A1 Bartynski, W.S.
YR 2008
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/29/6/1036.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic state coupled with a unique CT or MR imaging appearance. Recognized in the setting of a number of complex conditions (preeclampsia/eclampsia, allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, organ transplantation, autoimmune disease and high dose chemotherapy) the imaging, clinical and laboratory features of this toxic state are becoming better elucidated. This review summarizes the basic and advanced imaging features of PRES, along with pertinent features of the clinical and laboratory presentation and available histopathology. Many common imaging/clinical/laboratory observations are present among these patients, despite the perception of widely different associated clinical conditions.