Involvement of the cervical cord and medulla in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
2011
Rare Case of Cervical Cord Involvement in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Choh Naseer A., Jehangir Majid, Rasheed Muddassir, Mira Tajamul, Ahmad Irfan, Choh Suhil
Primary Institution: Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital, Srinagar, India
Conclusion
The case highlights the rare occurrence of cervical cord involvement in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, which can be misdiagnosed as myelitis.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with severe headache and visual disturbances.
- MRI showed hyperintense signals in the medulla and cervical cord.
- The condition is often misdiagnosed as myelitis due to similar symptoms.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 17-year-old boy who had a rare brain condition that affected his neck and caused headaches and vision problems, but he got better with treatment.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through clinical examination and MRI imaging.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
17-year-old male.
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