Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Presenting as Opsoclonus-Myoclonus

Neuroophthalmology. 2012 Oct;36(4):149-152. doi: 10.3109/01658107.2012.667186. Epub 2012 Jul 2.

Abstract

Opsoclonus-myoclonus may be caused by various neurological conditions and toxic-metabolic states, but typically occurs as a parainfectious or paraneoplastic manifestation. The development of opsoclonus-myo-clonus has been variably attributed to lesions in the pons or cerebellum. Herein the authors describe a case of opsoclonus-myoclonus due to posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in which magnetic resonance imaging revealed lesions in the region of the cerebellar dentate nuclei. Clinical and radiological resolution of the opsoclonus-myoclonus and of the posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome followed antihyperten-sive therapy.

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