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.
van Loenen
Natasja T V M
NT
University Hospital Rotterdam, in Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, SKZ 4130, Dr. Molewaterplein 60, Rotterdam 3015 GJ, The Netherlands.
Hintzen
Rogier Q
RQ
de Groot
Christianne J M
CJ
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