Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome – A Rare Complication after Methylprednisolone

Authors

  • Cheo Seng Wee Hospital Lahad Datu, Malaysia
  • Whei Chuern Yeoh Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Malaysia
  • In Jian Low Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Malaysia

Keywords:

Posterior Reversible, Encephalopathy, Syndrome

Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare neurological complication. It can occur as a complication of hypertensive disease of pregnancy, autoimmune disorder or after immunosuppressant. Typical imaging features of PRES are bilateral symmetrical involvement of parietal and occipital lobe. Here, we reported a case of PRES after methylprednisolone.

Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2020; 31(1) : 41-42

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Published

2020-02-02

How to Cite

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome – A Rare Complication after Methylprednisolone. (2020). Bangladesh Journal of Medicine, 31(1), 41-42. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v31i1.45253

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Clinical Images in Medical Practice

How to Cite

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome – A Rare Complication after Methylprednisolone. (2020). Bangladesh Journal of Medicine, 31(1), 41-42. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v31i1.45253