GESTATIONAL-ONSET EPILEPSY IN POST-RESECTION MENINGIOMA
- Author:
Ria Damayanti
1
;
Machlusil Husna
1
;
Fahimma Fahimma
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Gestational-onset Epilepsy; Meningioma; Resection
- MeSH: Meningioma
- From: Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre 2022;25(2):44-47
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Meningioma is the most common type of primary CNS tumors. Seizure after resection of meningioma with no pre-resection seizure history is a rare case. A seizure can be a major cause of morbidity and poor life quality. Seizure in pregnancy is a life-threatening emergency and a challenging situation that risks the mother and fetus. We report an unusual case of gestational-onset epilepsy related to post-resection meningioma. Several factors are associated with gestational-onset epilepsy related to post-resection meningioma. The physiological, structural, metabolic changes and hormonal balance that occur throughout pregnancy can alter the neuronal excitability and the seizure threshold. Gestational-onset epilepsy is unpredictable, requiring a precise diagnosis and proper treatment to reduce both mothers and fetuses’ adverse effect. The main goal is to achieve adequate seizure control with minimal harmful effects.
- Full text:20250815105545182198866.pdf
