A Case Series of Patients With Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Narasimhan Vikram L, Kumar P Pavan
Primary Institution: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Hypothesis
Can posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) occur in normotensive cancer patients?
Conclusion
PRES is a neurological emergency that can occur in normotensive patients with cancer, and symptoms are often reversible.
Supporting Evidence
- All patients achieved nearly full neurological recovery by 28 days.
- The 90-day all-cause mortality rate was 14%.
- No patient exhibited significantly elevated blood pressure during their inpatient stay.
Takeaway
This study looked at seven cancer patients who had a brain condition called PRES, which can make them feel very sick, but they mostly got better.
Methodology
This was a retrospective case series of seven patients diagnosed with PRES, focusing on clinical characteristics and outcomes.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lacked a control group and statistical analysis.
Participant Demographics
The cohort included four females (57%) and three males (43%) with a median age of 48 years.
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