Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in cancer patients: experience from a tertiary cancer center, South India

Authors

  • Veerendra Angadi Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Manjunath Nandennavar Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Shashidhar V. Karpurmath Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Roshan Jacob Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20195165

Keywords:

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Immunosuppressive agents, Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Abstract

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is characterized by seizures, headaches, altered mental status, cortical blindness and typical transient lesions on MRI. PRES may be associated with chemotherapy, molecular targeted drugs and immunosuppressive agents used in patients with cancer. PRES is a very rare condition in cancer patients. PRES is usually reversible with appropriate supportive care and most patients can be restarted with treatment.

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Published

2019-11-27

How to Cite

Angadi, V., Nandennavar, M., Karpurmath, S. V., & Jacob, R. (2019). Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in cancer patients: experience from a tertiary cancer center, South India. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 7(12), 4790–4793. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20195165

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