Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in chronic alcoholism with acute psychiatric symptoms

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• 作者：Ryo Kimura ; Makoto Yanagida ; Aki Kugo ; Satoki Taguchi ; Hidenori Matsunaga
• 关键词：PRES ; Disorientation ; Alcoholism ; Cortical blindness
• 刊名：General Hospital Psychiatry
• 出版年：2010
• 出版时间：July-August 2010
• 年：2010
• 卷：32
• 期：4
• 页码：447.e3-447.e5
• 全文大小：253 K

文摘

Objective

To highlight the association between posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and chronic alcoholism.

Methods

We present a case report, a review of the literature and a discussion.

Results

We report on the case of a 51-year-old man with chronic alcoholism, who suddenly developed visual disturbance and confusion. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on admission demonstrated abnormal findings. However, clinical symptoms and imaging promptly improved, indicating the diagnosis of PRES.

Conclusion

PRES should be considered when making a diagnosis for disturbed consciousness in alcoholic patients.