Abstract:Fetal seizure is rarely observed. Investigation of both video-recording of seizures and cardiotocography is crucial for a precise diagnosis. Here, we report a case of fetal seizure, and also show a video-ultrasound recording. A 40-year-old woman was admitted to us due to loss of variability in cardiotocography. Ultrasound repeatedly revealed opisthotonus-like and clonic-seizure-like movements. After the abnormal movement, tachycardia up to 210 bpm (postictal tachycardia) was noted. Ultrasound revealed a nuchal… Show more
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