Vasospasms of cerebral arteries in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with nausea and vomiting during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. We report 2 cases of hyperemesis gravidarum associated with vasospasms of cerebral arteries recognized by magnetic resonance imaging angiography. The hyperemetic condition of the patients improved after fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy.
Kanayama
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Khatun
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Belayet
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HM
Yamashita
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Yonezawa
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M
Kobayashi
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Terao
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T
D000328:Adult; D002536:Cerebral Arteries; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D011247:Pregnancy; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014661:Vasoconstriction; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004573:Electrolytes; D014815:Vitamins