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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neurology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Eclampsia and preeclampsia typically occur between 20 weeks gestation and 48 hours postpartum.
  • Postpartum eclampsia usually develops on a pre-existing preeclampsia background.
  • Late postpartum eclampsia (LPE) without preeclampsia is uncommon.

Observation:

  • This report details an extremely rare case of LPE with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).
  • The patient presented with mild hypertension (140/90 mm Hg).
  • Crucially, the patient had no preceding diagnosis of preeclampsia.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates that LPE can manifest in the late postpartum period.
  • Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) can co-occur with LPE.
  • LPE is possible even with only mild hypertension, challenging typical diagnostic assumptions.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider LPE in postpartum patients experiencing seizures, even without a history of preeclampsia.
  • Mild hypertension should not exclude the possibility of LPE and PRES.
  • Early recognition and management of LPE are crucial for maternal outcomes.