A Case of Transient Cortical Blindness in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in the Late Postpartum Period

Dr. Krishna K Nair; Dr. Jayanthi R; Dr. Sahitya Medal

doi:10.34257/GJMREVOL20IS6PG15

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Dr. Krishna K Nair
Dr. Jayanthi R
Dr. Sahitya Medal

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Abstract

Investigations: Laboratory findings were -Hb-11.6gm%, TLC-11500cmm, Platelet count-2.75 lakhs/cmm; No proteinuria; PT, APTT, INR -within normal limits. LFT,RFT-

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A Case of Transient Cortical Blindness in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in the Late Postpartum Period. (2020). Global Journal of Medical Research, 20(E6), 15-16. https://doi.org/10.34257/GJMREVOL20IS6PG15

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