GESTATIONAL-ONSET EPILEPSY IN POST-RESECTION MENINGIOMA

Received 2021-02-02; Accepted 2021-11-11; Published 2022-07-01

Authors

  • Ria Damayanti, MD Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Machlusil Husna, MD Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Fahimma Fahimma, MD Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol25no2.8

Keywords:

Gestational-onset Epilepsy, Meningioma, Resection

Abstract

Meningioma is the most common type of primary CNS tumors. Seizure after resection of meningioma with no pre-resection seizure history is a rare case. A seizure can be a major cause of morbidity and poor life quality. Seizure in pregnancy is a life-threatening emergency and a challenging situation that risks the mother and fetus. We report an unusual case of gestational-onset epilepsy related to post-resection meningioma. Several factors are associated with gestational-onset epilepsy related to post-resection meningioma. The physiological, structural, metabolic changes and hormonal balance that occur throughout pregnancy can alter the neuronal excitability and the seizure threshold. Gestational-onset epilepsy is unpredictable, requiring a precise diagnosis and proper treatment to reduce both mothers and fetuses’ adverse effect. The main goal is to achieve adequate seizure control with minimal harmful effects.

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Published

2022-07-01

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Research article

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