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Severe preeclampsia presenting as third nerve palsy.

Robert G Bonebrake1, Alfred D Fleming, Eva M Carignan

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center/Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, USA.

American Journal of Perinatology
|April 16, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication, can cause neurological issues. This case documents the first instance of third nerve palsy linked to severe preeclampsia, resolving postpartum.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Preeclampsia is a common pregnancy complication.
  • Severe preeclampsia can present with neurological symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old primigravida at 31 2/7 weeks gestation presented with severe preeclampsia.
  • The patient experienced atypical visual disturbances.
  • Neurological and ophthalmological exams revealed third nerve palsy attributed solely to preeclampsia.

Findings:

  • This is the first documented case of preeclampsia associated with third nerve palsy (oculomotor nerve palsy).
  • The patient required preterm delivery due to deteriorating renal function.
  • Complete spontaneous resolution of the third nerve palsy occurred two months postpartum.

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Implications:

  • Preeclampsia may cause oculomotor nerve palsy through mechanisms like vasospasm affecting cranial nerve blood supply.
  • Highlights the diverse neurological manifestations of severe preeclampsia.
  • Suggests potential for reversible neurological deficits in preeclampsia.