Bilateral visual loss as presenting symptom of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) in a patient with HIV/tuberculosis co-infection: a case report.

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Abstract

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is a neurotoxic state accompanied by a unique brain imaging pattern. This cliniconeuroradiological entity usually present with visual disturbances (cortical blindness, homonymous hemianopia, visual neglect, blurred vision) along with neurotoxic manifestations. Only a few cases of PRES have previously been reported in patients with advanced HIV disease. The authors describe a case of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in a in patient with advanced HIV /TBC infection who developed a neurotoxic state following TB and ART therapy initiation. They present a comprehensive review of the literature and discuss the pathogenetic hypotheses.

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  • DICUONZO F.;GUERRIERO S.

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2012

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2090-6722

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