Late postpartum eclampsia.
A case of new-onset seizures occurring 12 days postpartum is described. The patient presented with headache, hypertension, and proteinuria. Postpartum eclampsia was diagnosed and IV magnesium sulfate was administered. The patient had no further seizures and did not require long-term anticonvulsants. Medical and neurologic evaluations failed to reveal any other etiology for the seizures.
D000328:Adult; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D008278:Magnesium Sulfate