Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Also known as: PRES

Posterior vasogenic edema syndrome.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neurocritical care
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected, more common; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Endothelial dysfunction.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

headacheseizuresvisual loss

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