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Neurogenic pulmonary oedema: a rare cause of maternal collapse.

Authors :
Farooq H
Veerareddy S
Silber E
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2017 Jun 26; Vol. 2017. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jun 26.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Acute pulmonary oedema is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant and postpartum women. We present an unusual case of near-fatal acute pulmonary oedema in a pregnant woman, which was attributed to the acute onset of neurogenic pulmonary oedema secondary to epileptic seizure activity. The patient required supportive management in the intensive care setting for a short period and subsequently made complete recovery with regular neurological follow-up arranged for the management of her epilepsy.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (2017 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
2017
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28652270
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2016-217375