Hypertensive leukoencephalopathy refers to a degeneration of the white matter of the brain following a sudden increase in blood pressure.
[1] Symptoms include sudden increase in blood pressure, acute confusional state, headaches, vomiting, and seizure.
Retinal hemorrhages and hard exudates may be present on funduscopic exam.
MRI shows hyperintensities on T2 weighted imaging, localized usually to the parietal and occipital regions.
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