Fetal seizure is rarely observed. Investigation of both video‐recording of seizures and cardiotocography is crucial for a precise diagnosis. Here, we report a case of fetal seizure, and also show… Click to show full abstract
Fetal seizure is rarely observed. Investigation of both video‐recording of seizures and cardiotocography is crucial for a precise diagnosis. Here, we report a case of fetal seizure, and also show a video‐ultrasound recording. A 40‐year‐old woman was admitted to us due to loss of variability in cardiotocography. Ultrasound repeatedly revealed opisthotonus‐like and clonic‐seizure‐like movements. After the abnormal movement, tachycardia up to 210 bpm (postictal tachycardia) was noted. Ultrasound revealed a nuchal cord. A careful investigation of video‐ultrasound recording by an epilepsy specialist led to the confirmation of epileptic seizures. At 364/7, she vaginally gave birth to an infant with an umbilical artery pH of 7.22. The infant died 30 min after birth. No clear video‐recordings associated with fetal seizure were available for cases reported so far in the literature. The video provided in this case may be of use for further analyses.
               
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