[Delayed presentation of eclampsia: lessons from a case diagnosed at Day 11]

M Valentin; G Ducarme; A Wernet; J Mantz; D Luton

doi:10.1016/j.gyobfe.2008.02.022

[Delayed presentation of eclampsia: lessons from a case diagnosed at Day 11]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2008 Jun;36(6):641-3. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2008.02.022. Epub 2008 Jun 4.

[Article in French]

Authors

M Valentin¹, G Ducarme, A Wernet, J Mantz, D Luton

Affiliation

¹ Service de chirurgie gynécologique et d'obstétrique, hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, université Paris-VII, 100, boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France.

PMID: 18534892
DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2008.02.022

Abstract

We report a case of late postpartum eclampsia at Day 11 in a 40-year-old woman after normal pregnancy and delivery. The delayed eclamptic episode is defined by seizures between two days and four weeks after delivery. About 40% of late eclampsia has no premonitory symptoms. This case highlights the possible diagnosis of late eclampsia even after normal pregnancy and delivery. Active and prompt management, brain imaging are mandating in cases of persistent headaches in postpartum.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Eclampsia / diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*
Seizures / etiology*
Time Factors