Abstract

Background: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare but serious clinical neuroradiological entity characterized by headache, visual disturbances, vomiting, seizures, altered mental status and unconsciousness with characteristic imaging findings including sub-cortical vasogenic edema at the bilateral parietal and occipital lobes. Objective 1. To identify potential risk factors, signs and symptoms that can lead to PRES syndrome. 2. To promptly diagnose this condition with the help of imaging modalities so that timely treatment can be started. 3. This condition is to be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis in comatose patient of pregnancy with uncontrolled hypertension or history of convulsions (severe preeclampsia and eclampsia). 4. Explain importance of knowledge and communication among interprofessional team to enhance patient care and management with patient of PRES. Method: In this case study, we describe a case of 21 year old PRES patient with post partum eclampsia. The diagnosis of PRES was reached after report of CT brain. Conclusion: Inspite of treatment, the patient could not survive.Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment should be kept in mind for such patients.

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