[Imaging techniques in the diagnosis of brain lesions in eclampsia. Apropos of a case]

J Radiol. 1994 Feb;75(2):137-40.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Eclampsia is defined as the development of convulsion and/or coma during pregnancy. Physiopathology remains unclear. We report a case of eclampsia and review the literature. CT, MR and angiographic findings are described. Value of various techniques is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Eclampsia / complications*
  • Eclampsia / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed