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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome as a Complication of Essential Thrombocythemia: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Raul Hernandez-Iglesias, Pablo Arroyo-Pereiro, Alejandro Caravaca, Carla Marco, Maria Bea-Sintes, Alicia Senin, Jasson Andres Villareal-Hernandez, Monica Cos-Domingo, Antonio Martinez-Yelamos, Sergio Martinez-Yelamos and 1 more

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Raul Hernandez-IglesiasDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Pablo Arroyo-PereiroDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Alejandro CaravacaDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Carla MarcoDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Maria Bea-SintesDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Alicia SeninDepartment of Clinical Hematology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Jasson Andres Villareal-HernandezDepartment of Clinical Hematology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Monica Cos-DomingoDepartment of Radiology, Institut de Diagnòstic per la Imatge (IDI) Universitari de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), Barcelona, ESP.
Antonio Martinez-YelamosDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Sergio Martinez-YelamosDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.
Albert Muñoz-VendrellDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, ESP.

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Abstract

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a well-defined clinicoradiological syndrome that can arise in various clinical settings, most commonly in association with hypertensive states. However, less typical causes, including hematologic disorders, have also been reported. A 47-year-old male with CALR-mutated essential thrombocythemia (ET) on chronic aspirin therapy developed progressive headache, drowsiness, nausea, and blindness. Workup revealed worsening thrombocytosis (1,250 × 10⁹/L) with unremarkable blood pressure, craniocervical AngioTac, and systemic assessment. PRES secondary to ET exacerbation was suspected. Hydroxyurea was initiated, leading to platelet reduction and symptom improvement. Brain MRI showed bilateral parieto-occipital Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR) hyperintensities. At four months, only mild visual disturbances persisted, with follow-up MRI showing near-complete resolution. ET decompensation may trigger PRES even with normal blood pressure, highlighting the importance of platelet monitoring to prevent complications. All reported cases involved middle-aged males with severe thrombocytosis (>700 × 10⁹/L) and symptom resolution following ET treatment and platelet reduction.

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cortical blindnessessential thrombocythemiaposterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (pres)refractory headachevascular endothelial dysfunction

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PMID40395274
PMCPMC12089740

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