Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

ICD-10 Code I67.83

Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

Definition

An acute or subacute reversible condition characterized by headaches, mental status changes, visual disturbances, and seizures associated with imaging findings of posterior leukoencephalopathy. It has been observed in association with hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, and immunosuppressive and cytotoxic drug treatment.

Also known as Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, PRES, reversible occipital parietal encephalopathy, reversible Posterior cerebral edema syndrome, reversible Posterior cerebral oedema syndrome, reversible Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, RPLE — per MONDO

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Affected Organs

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