Comparison of CT and MRI Imaging of Eclampsia with its Clinical Implications
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: One of the multisystem disorders that complicate considerable number of pregnancies in Western countries is Eclampsia. MRI studies of eclampsia describe these as a result of vasogenic edema induced by vasospasm and other changes contributing to pathophysiology of eclampsia. Hence, we conducted the present study to comparatively evaluate eclampsia with various cerebral imaging techniques, along with its clinical implication. Material and methods: The present study included assessment of 30 patients who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of eclampsia. MRI followed by CT was done in all the patients. Finally specificity and sensitivity of MRI and CT were evaluated by using multivariate regression curves and one Way ANOVA. Results: Headache and multiple seizure episodes were the most commonly seen signs and symptoms seen in 22 and 20 patients respectively. Sensitivity of MRI was found to be above 90% and specificity was found to be 100% with positive predictive value of 100%. Conclusion: In comparison to CT, MRI had more than 90% sensitivity and 100% specificity and hence it is a superior alternative for imaging in an eclamptic patient.
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Karnawat Shekhar, Apurva Vohra
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