Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in cancer patients: experience from a tertiary cancer center, South India
Int J Res Med Sci. 2019;7(12):4790-4793.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20195165
Abstract
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is characterized by seizures, headaches, altered mental status, cortical blindness and typical transient lesions on MRI. PRES may be associated with chemotherapy, molecular targeted drugs and immunosuppressive agents used in patients with cancer. PRES is a very rare condition in cancer patients. PRES is usually reversible with appropriate supportive care and most patients can be restarted with treatment.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
