Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Presenting as Stroke Mimic

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" Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Presenting as Stroke Mimic "
Frick, Daniel; Huecker, Martin; Shoff, Hugh

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	927830
Doc. No	:	LA9mg2888r
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Frick, Daniel; Huecker, Martin; Shoff, Hugh
Title & Author	:	Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Presenting as Stroke Mimic [Article]\ Frick, Daniel; Huecker, Martin; Shoff, Hugh
Title of Periodical	:	Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Volume/ Issue Number	:	1/3
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	We present the case of a 33-year-old male with end stage renal disease presenting to theemergency department (ED) with headache, dizziness, and unilateral weakness. Initial concern wasfor ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed posterior reversibleencephalopathy syndrome (PRES). The patient was treated appropriately and made a fullneurologic recovery. PRES is an under-recognized diagnosis in the ED. As a stroke mimic, PREScan lead the clinician on an incorrect diagnostic pathway with potential for iatrogenic harm.