Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome secondary to malignancy-associated hypercalcemia: A case report

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a reversible clinical syndrome usually characterized by a range of neurological manifestations and distinctive neuroimaging findings reflecting vasogenic edema. PRES has been described in the context of various clinical settings including: renal...

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Published in:International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 2023-10, Vol.13 (4), p.199-201
Main Author: Abdulla, Mansoor C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a reversible clinical syndrome usually characterized by a range of neurological manifestations and distinctive neuroimaging findings reflecting vasogenic edema. PRES has been described in the context of various clinical settings including: renal failure, blood pressure fluctuations, use of cytotoxic drugs, autoimmune disorders and eclampsia. Hypercalcemia is rarely associated with PRES. We report a patient with lung cancer presenting as PRES secondary to hypercalcemia.
ISSN:2229-5151
2231-5004
DOI:10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_8_23