Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
DiseasesDB	10460

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a syndrome characterised by headache, confusion, seizures and visual loss associated with imaging findings of bilateral cortical and subcortical brain edema. Common precipitating factors are abrupt elevations of blood pressure, renal decompensation, fluid retention, and immunosuppressive therapy. It was first described in 1996.

It is also known as reversible posterior Leukoencephalopathy syndrome [RPLS]. it occurs due to elevation in Blood pressure. The condition is reversed by control of Blood pressure and withdrawal of the drug producing the symptoms.

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Causes by Organ System

Cardiovascular	No underlying causes
Chemical/Poisoning	No underlying causes
Dental	No underlying causes
Dermatologic	No underlying causes
Drug Side Effect	Axitinib, Lenvatinib, Sorafenib
Ear Nose Throat	No underlying causes
Endocrine	No underlying causes
Environmental	No underlying causes
Gastroenterologic	No underlying causes
Genetic	No underlying causes
Hematologic	No underlying causes
Iatrogenic	No underlying causes
Infectious Disease	No underlying causes
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic	No underlying causes
Neurologic	No underlying causes
Nutritional/Metabolic	No underlying causes
Obstetric/Gynecologic	No underlying causes
Oncologic	No underlying causes
Ophthalmologic	No underlying causes
Overdose/Toxicity	No underlying causes
Psychiatric	No underlying causes
Pulmonary	No underlying causes
Renal/Electrolyte	No underlying causes
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy	No underlying causes
Sexual	No underlying causes
Trauma	No underlying causes
Urologic	No underlying causes
Miscellaneous	No underlying causes

Causes in Alphabetical Order

• Sorafenib