Abstract:Introduction: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), is a syndrome characterized by headache, confusion, seizures and visual loss, which was first described in 1996 by Judy Hinchey. The cause of PRES is not yet understood. We report a case of a 50-year-old man that developed PRES after the use of mFOLFOX 6 (Oxaliplatin/5-Fluoracil/Leucovorin) chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.Case report: An adult patient of colorectal cancer underwent resection of the primary tumor followed by adjuvant chemothe… Show more
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