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Chalothorn Wannaphut1, Yoshito Nishimura1, Weiming Du1
1Internal Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, USA.
Cureus
|April 29, 2024
Summary
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) can mimic eclampsia in pregnant women. Prompt diagnosis using brain CT angiography and appropriate treatment, including calcium channel blockers, are crucial for favorable neurological outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Radiology
Background:
- Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures.
- Differentiating eclampsia from other neurological conditions can be challenging.
- Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a rare condition that can present with symptoms similar to eclampsia.

