Reversible Hypertensive Myelopathy—The Spinal Cord Variant of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Abstract

The posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a well-known clinical and radiologic entity mainly affecting the territory of the posterior cerebral circulation. Spinal cord involvement is extremely rare, and as of yet, only a few cases have been reported in the literature. The present case describes a reversible, longitudinal spinal cord lesion in a patient with high blood pressure. We discuss the differential diagnosis of longitudinal myelopathy and focus on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of the “spinal cord variant of PRES.”

Keywords

spinal cord - PRES - magnetic resonance imaging

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