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A 34 year old woman who never had fits or high BP developed fits 6 hours after delivery of a term healthy child. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 34 year old woman who never had fits or high BP developed fits 6 hours after delivery of a term healthy child. What is the most likely diagnosis?


  1. Eclampsia
  2. Preeclampsia
  3. Epilepsy
  4. Pulmonary embolism
  5. Pregnancy induced HTN

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The key is A. Eclampsia. [In eclampsia seizers occurs within 24 hours mostly and majority within 12 hours. Also single seizure doesn’t support epilepsy strongly. So likely answer is A. Eclampsia].

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