Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome During Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome During Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2021;31(3):416-430 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2021.36037
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Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical and radiological syndrome, characterized by

acute onset of headache, altered mental status, visual impairment, nausea, vomiting, seizure, and hypertension.

PRES is a reversible condition if it is recognized early, but neurological damage or even death may occur. Herein,

we present two cases of ALL who developed PRES during their induction therapy and a literature review of PRES.

Keywords: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, ALL, childhood