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[Pseudotumor cerebri during pregnancy]
1Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheba.
Harefuah
|November 15, 1996
Summary
Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in pregnancy is rare. This study found that PTC during pregnancy does not adversely affect maternal or infant outcomes, with both patients delivering normally.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is a condition of increased intracranial pressure without a clear cause.
- Pregnancy-associated PTC is infrequently documented.
Observation:
- Two cases of PTC during pregnancy were observed.
- One case utilized optic nerve ultrasound for management.
Findings:
- Neither patient experienced PTC-related complications during pregnancy.
- Both patients achieved successful vaginal deliveries.
- Both patients had uncomplicated postpartum recoveries.
Implications:
- PTC in pregnancy appears to have a favorable prognosis.
- Management strategies for PTC in pregnancy may not require significant deviation from standard care.
- Further research into PTC and pregnancy is warranted to confirm these findings.