Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome in a Pre-Eclamptic Woman
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Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRLS) is a neurologic condition, often presents with various clinical manifestations. It is rare during pregnancy. We herein report a case of PRLS in a 31-year-old woman, presented with preeclampsia, diagnosed by computer tomography, and successfully delivered the baby with caesarean section. At discharge, patient was fully recovered without any complication.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013