Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature
Abstract
Posterior reversible encephalopathy (PRES) is an uncommon condition that causes edema in the white matter of the posterior fossa of the brain along with headache, altered consciousness, visual impairment, and occasionally seizures. The diagnosis and course of treatment for a PRES case involving a patient who was 24 weeks pregnant are discussed in this article along with relevant literature.A 21-year-old patient who was 24 weeks pregnant suddenly lost her vision, had high blood pressure, hemolysis, raised liver enzymes, low platelet count, and an emergency cesarean section was used to deliver the baby. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the early postoperative phase showed vasogenic edema in the occipito-parietal region's white matter. In addition to antihypertensive drugs and cortisol, the patient received intravenous (IV) hydration treatment. She was discharged on the 10th postoperative day with his complaints and laboratory values within normal limits. In the existence of neurological symptoms in PRES disease, strong suspicion, and brain imaging are required for early diagnosis. Treatment is available before a lasting neurological disability arises with an early diagnosis.
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Primary Language
English
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Case Report
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
January 22, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 30, 2025
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Year 2025 Volume: 42 Number: 2
APA
Çağlayan, E., & Sasanı, H. (2025). Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, 42(2), 226-230. https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT
AMA
1.Çağlayan E, Sasanı H. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2025;42(2):226-230. https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT
Chicago
Çağlayan, Emel, and Hadi Sasanı. 2025. “Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Case Report With Review Literature”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 42 (2): 226-30. https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT.
EndNote
Çağlayan E, Sasanı H (June 1, 2025) Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 42 2 226–230.
IEEE
[1]E. Çağlayan and H. Sasanı, “Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature”, J. Exp. Clin. Med., vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 226–230, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT
ISNAD
Çağlayan, Emel - Sasanı, Hadi. “Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Case Report With Review Literature”. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 42/2 (June 1, 2025): 226-230. https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT.
JAMA
1.Çağlayan E, Sasanı H. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2025;42:226–230.
MLA
Çağlayan, Emel, and Hadi Sasanı. “Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Case Report With Review Literature”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 226-30, https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT.
Vancouver
1.Emel Çağlayan, Hadi Sasanı. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case report with review literature. J. Exp. Clin. Med. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;42(2):226-30. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA84US97MT
