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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome related to anemia correction in a patient with uterine myoma: a case report
Jisun Lee, Hyun Jung Lee
J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2022;39(4):336-340.   Published online September 23, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2021.01375
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Although posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is induced by various causes, a few cases have occurred after severe anemia correction. In this case report, a 45-year-old female patient visited emergency department with a chief complaint of dizziness due to severe anemia related to hypermenorrhea caused by uterine myoma. Before her operation, she had an abrupt headache and seizure during anemia correction with transfusion and injection of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. Immediately after the operation, she experienced visual disturbances, followed by limb weakness and tonic-clonic movements. Magnetic resonance imaging showed alterations in parietal and occipital lobes suggesting cerebrovascular edema with hypoperfusion. Here, we presented and discussed the clinical and radiologic features of PRES related to anemia correction.

JYMS : Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science