Anaphylactoid Syndrome of Pregnancy: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancyor Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare obstetric catastrophe. Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare syndrome with potentially lethal outcomes. Complications include cardiorespiratory failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, seizures, neurological deficits, and death. We describe a case of 24 year old primigravida with 8 weeks of amenorrhoea with anembroynic pregnancy. Following D & C patient developed breathlessness circulatory collapse and had disseminated intravascular coagulation. Patient was successfully reviewed by inotropes, heparin and mechanical ventilatory support. Amniotic fluid embolism is life threatening and difficult to predict or prevent, which should be always be kept in mind in a parturient with sudden cardiovascular collapse, so that resuscitation measures taken immediately, as early intervention is essential for a positive outcome. Keywords: Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy, Amniotic fluid embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, neurological deficits
Authors and Affiliations
Shiddappa Gundikeri, Kashinkunti M. D
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP375355
- DOI -
- Views 106
- Downloads 0
Congenital Rubella Syndrome in a Term Male Neonate with Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Bilateral Nuclear Cataracts: A Case Report
Transplacental transmission of rubella virus leads to Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It is comprised of congenital cardiac defects (most commonly patent ductus arteriosus), cataracts and sensorineural hearing loss. While p...
A case series of rare variations in impacted permanent molars
Axial movement of the tooth from the developmental position within the jaw to its functional position in the occlusal plane is called as eruption of tooth. Failure of the eruption of tooth may be caused by any interferen...
An unusual presentation of a missed oral foreign body: A case report
Penetrating injuries to face have variable presentations. Sometimes the clinical findings get missed in view of other systemic injuries. Accurate examination and timely intervention are important to prevent any devastati...
Pheochromocytoma Mimicking as Post Dural Puncture Headache
Headache following any spinal anaesthesia is unduly labelled as PDPH (Post Dural Puncture Headache). In depth analysis of the patient and the differential diagnosis will unmask underlying cause of headache. Here we are p...
The Successful Treatment of a Patient with Multiple Injuries, Including Unstable Thoracic Cage and Pelvic Fracture
Abstract:A 56-year-old man on a motorcycle ran into a car that had swerved into the oncoming traffic lane in order to pass another car on a mountain path in the Izu peninsula. He was evacuated by a physician-staffed hel...