Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: Possible relation to licorice

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    Abstract

    We describe a patient with posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (PRLS) after receiving a prescription of herbs containing licorice as a tonic medicine. The typical reversible MRI findings following the consumption of licorice suggests a possible relationship between licorice ingestion, hypertension, and PRLS, despite the fact that a cause-and-effect relationship cannot be automatically inferred.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)83-85
    Number of pages3
    JournalEuropean Journal of Radiology Extra
    Volume46
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jun 2003

    Keywords

    • Hypertension
    • Licorice
    • Posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome
    • Pseudoaldosteronism

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