Delayed diagnosis of PRES and eclampsia in a concealed pregnancy

Abstract

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are well-known risk factors of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Early recognition and proper treatment result in complete reversibility of this disease. Concealed pregnancy obstacles a safe prenatal care and a safe planned delivery, because of latency in the diagnosis. We present a case of unrecognized posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, eclampsia and premature delivery due to concealed pregnancy.

Keywords

• concealed pregnancy
• eclampsia
• posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
• pre-eclampsia