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Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

An acute or subacute reversible condition characterized by headaches, mental status changes, visual disturbances, and seizures associated with imaging findings of posterior leukoencephalopathy. It has been observed in association with hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, and immunosuppressive and cytotoxic drug treatment.

Identifiers
MONDO:0044033
Also known as
leukoencephalopathy syndrome, Posterior · leukoencephalopathy syndromes, Posterior · Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome · PRES · reversible occipital parietal encephalopathy

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