Diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage in utero after a maternal seizure

Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Mar;65(3 Suppl):22S-24S.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autopsy
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / diagnosis
  • Fetal Death / etiology
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / diagnosis
  • Hydrocephalus / etiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Seizures / complications*
  • Ultrasonography