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Evaluation by computerized axial tomography of eclamptic women with seizures refractory to magnesium sulfate therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3740137     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Over a 1-year period, seven eclamptic patients with repetitive seizures while receiving therapeutic levels of intravenous magnesium sulfate were evaluated by computerized axial tomography. In five patients brain abnormalities were identified, which included diffuse cerebral edema (one), cerebral venous thrombosis (two), and low density white matter (two). Clinical management of eclamptic women on the basis of structural central nervous system abnormalities documented by computerized tomography appears to warrant further investigation.
Authors:
R Dunn; W Lee; D B Cotton
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  155     ISSN:  0002-9378     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  1986 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-09-17     Completed Date:  1986-09-17     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370476     Medline TA:  Am J Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  267-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Drug Resistance
Eclampsia / radiography*
Female
Humans
Magnesium Sulfate / therapeutic use*
Pregnancy
Seizures / drug therapy,  radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7487-88-9/Magnesium Sulfate

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