Department of Psychiatry, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka 558-8558, Japan.
Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2010 Jul-Aug;32(4):447.e3-5. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2009.11.006. Epub 2009 Dec 16.
To highlight the association between posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and chronic alcoholism.
We present a case report, a review of the literature and a discussion.
We report on the case of a 51-year-old man with chronic alcoholism, who suddenly developed visual disturbance and confusion. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on admission demonstrated abnormal findings. However, clinical symptoms and imaging promptly improved, indicating the diagnosis of PRES.
PRES should be considered when making a diagnosis for disturbed consciousness in alcoholic patients.
强调后部可逆性脑病综合征(PRES)与慢性酒精中毒之间的关联。
我们呈现了一则病例报告,回顾了相关文献并进行了讨论。
我们报告了一例 51 岁的慢性酒精中毒患者,他突然出现视力障碍和意识混乱。入院时的磁共振成像(MRI)显示异常发现。然而,临床症状和影像学表现迅速改善,提示 PRES 的诊断。
当诊断酒精中毒患者的意识障碍时,应考虑 PRES。