New-Onset Seizures in Pregnancy and Puerperium

Authors

  • Monton Wongwandee Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok 26120

Keywords:

Seizure, pregnancy, postpartum

Abstract

Seizures in pregnant women cause several maternal and fetal consequences. Eclampsia is usually diagnosed to be the etiology. However, seizures during pregnancy or puerperium could be caused by pre-existing epilepsy, the initial presentation of a non-pregnancy-related disorder or the new-onset pregnancy-related disorder. Therefore, thorough diagnostic evaluation is essential. Although the pathogenesis of new-onset pregnancy-related neurological disorders remains unknown, physiological changes during pregnancy and puerperium are believed to have a major role. Advanced neuroimaging of the brain and cerebral vessels can help in differentiating the specific causes of seizures in these patients.

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Published

28-12-2016

How to Cite

Wongwandee, M. (2016). New-Onset Seizures in Pregnancy and Puerperium. Siriraj Medical Journal, 68(6), 386–394. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/73435

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Review Article