Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Following Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Case Report.
- Author:
Eun Jung PARK
1
;
Young Gi MIN
;
Yoon Seok JUNG
;
Seulki LEE
;
Sang Cheon CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea. avenue59@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome;
Carbon monoxide;
Poisoning
- MeSH:
Autoimmune Diseases;
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning*;
Carbon Monoxide*;
Carbon*;
Diagnosis;
Drug Therapy;
Eclampsia;
Female;
Headache;
Hypertension;
Leukoencephalopathies*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Poisoning;
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome;
Pregnancy;
Prognosis;
Seizures;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2014;25(1):120-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is characterized by transient headache, altered mental functioning, seizures, and loss of vision associated with findings of predominantly posterior cerebral lesions on imaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging typically shows bilateral hyperintensity on T2 weighted imaging and fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging, predominantly in the parieto-occipital region. The common etiologies of PRES include eclampsia, renal impairment, immunosuppressive treatment, cancer chemotherapy, autoimmune diseases, and hypertension. The prognosis is usually benign when adequate treatment is initiated immediately. Otherwise, delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to permanent neurological sequelae. We report on the case of a 24-year-old man who presented with the characteristics of PRES with acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
