Abstract
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) is increasingly recognized and reported in research; however, the incidence of RPLS is unknown. It is more common in women with a history of eclampsia, recent pregnancy, and hypertensive encephalopathy. Patients should be treated symptomatically. Patients typically present with symptoms of encephalopathy and hypertensive urgency with a recent pregnancy. The typical presentation is consistent with cerebral edema in the posterior hemisphere. Recovery is within two weeks. Most patients still require a skilled nursing facility or acute care rehab for long-term rehabilitation.
