Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Flashcards

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Hypertensive syndrome associated with cerebral edema and symptoms of headaches, vomiting, confusion, seizures, cortical blindness

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Acute rise in BP results in dilatation of cerebral arteries and arterioles and increase in blood brain barrier permeability leading to brain edema.

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Underlying causes: immunosuppressive therapy, vasculitis (lupus), pregnancy (eclampsia), kidney failure, severe HTN

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Diagnosis: magnetic resonant imaging revealing cortico–subcortical areas of hyperintensity involving the occipital and parietal lobes on T2-weighted images.

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Management: BP control and treatment of underlying diseases

Condition may be reversible, but blindness may persist.

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