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

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome and Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome: Distinct Clinical Entities with Overlapping Pathophysiology.
Radiol Clin North Am. 2019 Nov;57(6):1133-1146
Authors: Levitt A, Zampolin R, Burns J, Bello JA, Slasky SE
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.
PMID: 31582040 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - October 5, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Levitt A, Zampolin R, Burns J, Bello JA, Slasky SE Tags: Radiol Clin North Am Source Type: research