Presentation
Young woman presents with four episodes of convulsions.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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FLAIR sequences shows abnormal hyperintensity in the frontal, parietal and occipital subcortical regions.There is no diffusion restriction.No abnormal enhancement is seen on post contrast study.
MR vengography appears normal. No evidence of dural venous thrombosis.
Case Discussion
This patient had undergone a cesarian section 3 days previously and was hypertensive.
The imaging features and clinical history are consistent with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).
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