Clinical Diagnosis · Reproductive System · Medium
Eclampsia
Meaning: The onset of seizures in a pregnant or recently delivered woman with high blood pressure, an obstetric emergency.
In practice: Magnesium sulfate was given immediately to control the seizures of her eclampsia during labour.
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Answer: Hydrothorax
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