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World J Obstet Gynecol. Dec 28, 2023; 12(4): 45-50
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v12.i4.45
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v12.i4.45
Atypical eclampsia at primary health care in a remote area: A case report
Rifka Wangiana Yulia Putri, Department of Medicine, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, Central Java, Sukoharjo 57169, Indonesia
Rifda El Mahroos, Department of Physiology, The National Development Veteran University of East Java, East Java, Surabaya 60294, Indonesia
Author contributions: Putri RWY contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Putri RWY and Mahroos RE contributed to data analysis; Mahroos RE contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Rifka Wangiana Yulia Putri, MD, Doctor, Department of Medicine, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, St. A. Yani, Pabelan, Kartasura, Central Java, Sukoharjo 57169, Indonesia. rifkawangianayuliaputri@gmail.com
Received: October 5, 2023
Peer-review started: October 5, 2023
First decision: October 9, 2023
Revised: November 4, 2023
Accepted: November 17, 2023
Article in press: November 17, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 83 Days and 16.7 Hours
Peer-review started: October 5, 2023
First decision: October 9, 2023
Revised: November 4, 2023
Accepted: November 17, 2023
Article in press: November 17, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 83 Days and 16.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Generalized seizures are the hallmark of eclampsia, along with high blood pressure and proteinuria. However, in some women, eclampsia could develop in the absence of proteinuria and hypertension. A seizure in pregnancy without hypertension and/or proteinuria is considered atypical eclampsia. Here, we report an atypical presentation of eclampsia, the generalised seizure without prior hypertension and proteinuria, experienced by a young primigravida in a primary healthcare centre located in a remote area. We found neurological disturbances and gastrointestinal symptoms were present as impending eclampsia symptoms. Magnesium sulphate is administered as the first line of eclampsia treatment.