Cocaine-Induced Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): A Case Report Highlighting Neurological and Clinical Outcomes
Raising awareness of PRES and its less recognized but increasingly relevant risk factors, such as stimulant drug use - particularly cocaine - remains a critical aspect of improving diagnostic accuracy and management. Although PRES is typically reversible, delayed diagnosis and treatment may lead to permanent neurological complications, including cerebral infarction and hemorrhage.
Authors
- Patricija Griškaitė
- Eleonora Kvaščevičienė
- Gabija Laubner Sakalauskienė
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta medica Lituanica
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15388/amed.2025.32.1.20
- Primary Topic
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00