Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome During Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment

Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2021

Yazarlar: Sila ATAMYILDIZ UÇAR, Eda ATASEVEN, Cenk ERASLAN, Mehmet KANTAR

The Journal of Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Diğer Kurumların Hakemli Dergileri, Uluslararası, TR Dizin (Ulakbim), 2021, cilt 31, ss 416-420

DOI: 10.5222/terh.2021.36037

Özet

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical and radiological syndrome, characterized by acute onset of headache, altered mental status, visual impairment, nausea, vomiting, seizure, and hypertension. PRES is a reversible condition if it is recognized early, but neurological damage or even death may occur. Herein, we present two cases of ALL who developed PRES during their induction therapy and a literature review of PRES.

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