New onset seizures in pregnancy caused by an unexpected neurologic disorder.
Seizures in pregnancy are a life-threatening emergency that continues to be a major cause of serious maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. We report a rare cause of new onset of seizures in pregnancy: hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis. The differential diagnosis of seizures in pregnancy is discussed in detail.
University Hospital Rotterdam, in Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, SKZ 4130, Dr. Molewaterplein 60, Rotterdam 3015 GJ, The Netherlands.
Natasja T V M
NT
van Loenen
Rogier Q
RQ
Hintzen
Christianne J M
CJ
de Groot
D000328:Adult; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed