A Case of Intrapartum Amniotic Fluid Embolism with Seizure.
- Author:
Sung Yob KIM
1
;
Bong Su KANG
;
Chul Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, *Neurology, School of Medicine, Cheju National University, Cheju, Korea. kimsy@cheju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amniotic fluid embolism;
Seizure
- MeSH:
Amniotic Fluid*;
Diagnosis;
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation;
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid*;
Female;
Humans;
Mortality;
Pregnancy;
Seizures*;
Shock
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006;49(10):2199-2203
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Amniotic fluid embolism is rare and unexpected but a life-threatening complication of pregnancy is accompanied by a high mortality rate. This syndrome usually occurs at the time of delivery. Classical clinical features are sudden onset of circulatory collapse, acute respiratory distress, disseminated intravascular coagulation and neurological impairment like seizure. The diagnosis is made by identifying clinically characteristics symptoms, and by exclusion of other cause. We report one case of a patient with amniotic fluid embolism, which showed atypical symptoms like seizure.
