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Review
. 2019 Nov;57(6):1133-1146.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.07.001. Epub 2019 Aug 16.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome and Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Distinct Clinical Entities with Overlapping Pathophysiology

Alex Levitt  1 , Richard Zampolin  2 , Judah Burns  2 , Jacqueline A Bello  2 , Shira E Slasky  2
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome and Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Distinct Clinical Entities with Overlapping Pathophysiology

Alex Levitt et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

The clinical and radiologic manifestations of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome are reviewed. The relationship between these entities is discussed. A hypothesis of a common underlying pathophysiology is proposed and substantiated based on the current medical literature.

Keywords: Brain; Posterior reversible encephalopathy; Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction; Seizure.

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