Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient with Richter's syndrome on combination DA-R-EPOCH chemotherapy regimen: a case report.
Goar EgoryanRicardo Murguia-FuentesMohamed AgabNagwa Abou-GhanemMaria Adriana Yanez-BelloBimatshu PyakuryalDaniela Patricia Trelles-GarciaRami IbrahimDorota FilipiukAdi GidronGuillermo Rodriguez-NavaPublished in: Journal of medical case reports (2021)
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome refers to a neurological disorder and imaging entity characterized by subcortical vasogenic edema in patients who develop acute neurological signs and symptoms of a usually reversible nature in different settings, including chemotherapy. Despite its name, PRES is not always fully reversible, and permanent sequelae can persist in some patients. Clinicians should be aware of the possible association between chemotherapy and PRES to ensure early recognition and timely treatment.
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