Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition that is characterized by headache; seizures; and visual loss with edema in the posterior aspects of the cerebral hemispheres, such as the brain stem. Generally, lesions involve the white matter (nerve fibers) but occasionally the grey matter (nerve cell bodies).

Synonyms:

Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome, Posterior
Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
Syndrome, Posterior Leukoencephalopathy

Broader Topics:

Hypertensive Encephalopathy

Narrower Topics:

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