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Obstructive Hydrocephalus Presenting as Impending Eclampsia in a 37-Week Gestation: A Case Study

  • By

  • Jie Huang

  • Jianhao Sun

  • Liangsen Teng

  • Zhenzhen Wu

  • Shiyu Li

  • Jiaqi Chen

  • Haiyan Liu

  • Shumei Tuo

  • Lianying Li

  • Qing Liu

  • Xinjuan Jiao

  • Xiaohua Ding

  • April 24, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Obstructive hydrocephalus can mimic severe preeclampsia symptoms, complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying treatment.

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    A 25-year-old woman at 37 weeks gestation presented with severe headaches and edema, initially diagnosed with severe preeclampsia.

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    Emergency cesarean section was performed due to persistent headaches and neurological symptoms, resulting in a healthy infant.

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    Postoperative imaging revealed significant ventriculomegaly, confirming the diagnosis of obstructive hydrocephalus.

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    Persistent headaches in pregnant women with hypertension warrant immediate neuroimaging to rule out serious intracranial conditions.

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Obstructive Hydrocephalus Presenting as Impending Eclampsia in a 37-Week Gestation: A Case Study

  • by Jie Huang, Jianhao Sun, Liangsen Teng, Zhenzhen Wu, Shiyu Li, Jiaqi Chen, Haiyan Liu, Shumei Tuo, Lianying Li, Qing Liu, Xinjuan Jiao, Xiaohua Ding

  • April 24, 2026

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