CYSTICERCOSIS AS A CAUSE OF SEIZURE DISORDER IN PREGNANCY - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

被引:10
作者
KURL, R [1 ]
MONTELLA, KR [1 ]
机构
[1] WOMEN & INFANTS HOSP RHODE ISL,DEPT MED,DIV OBSTET & CONSULTAT MED,PROVIDENCE,RI 02905
关键词
CYSTICERCOSIS; SEIZURE; PREGNANCY;
D O I
10.1055/s-2007-994607
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
We describe a case of neurocysticercosis presenting as a seizure disorder during early pregnancy, including a discussion of diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, review of the literature, and management during pregnancy.
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页码:409 / 411
页数:3
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