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Reversible encephalopathy syndrome: report of 12 cases with follow-up

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We report the clinical and neuroradiological features of reversible encephalopathy syndrome and follow-up results in 12 patients. This syndrome seems to be the result of an acute encephalopathy showing with brain edema mainly in the white matter (vasogenic edema). Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images are useful to distinguish this entity from acute ischemia. Early recognition and treatment often lead to complete neurological recovery. If unrecognized, the patient’s condition can progress to central nervous system failure.

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  1. U.O.A. Radiodiagnostica 2, A.S.O. San Giovanni Battista, C.so Bramante 88/90, 10126, Turin, Italy

    S. Greco Crasto, P. Sardo & O. Davini

  2. U.O.A. Radiodiagnostica 1, A.S.O. San Giovanni Battista, Turin, Italy

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Greco Crasto, S., Rizzo, L., Sardo, P. et al. Reversible encephalopathy syndrome: report of 12 cases with follow-up. Neuroradiology 46, 795–804 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-004-1256-5

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