posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome presenting as stroke mimic
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We present the case of a 33-year-old male with end stage renal disease presenting to the emergency department (ED) with headache, dizziness, and unilateral weakness. Initial concern was for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). The patient was treated appropriately and made a full neurologic recovery. PRES is an under-recognized diagnosis in the ED. As a stroke mimic, PRES can lead the clinician on an incorrect diagnostic pathway with potential for iatrogenic harm.
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| Authors | ;Daniel Frick;Martin Huecker;Hugh Shoff |
| Journal | proceedings - 1st international conference on intelligent systems and information management, icisim 2017 |
| Year | 2017 |
| DOI | 10.5811/cpcem.2017.1.30607 |
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