Abstract
Reported is a patient who noted decreased fetal movements after a seizure at 32 weeks' gestation. Sonography revealed fetal death and findings consistent with an intraventricular hemorrhage. The possible explanations for and the significance of an association between a maternal seizure and fetal intraventricular hemorrhage are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Autopsy
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology
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Female
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Fetal Death / diagnosis
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Fetal Death / etiology
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Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Fetal Diseases / etiology
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / diagnosis
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Hydrocephalus / etiology
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications*
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Seizures / complications*
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Ultrasonography