hyperemesis gravidarum/hemorrhage

The frequency of the syndrome of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) varies from 0.1 to 2% according to the literature. The complications are generally benign. Some of them can compromise the life outcome. Only two cases of HG with bleeding disorder (major epitasis) related to a vitamin K deficiency were

Hyperemesis gravidarum can cause various vitamin deficiencies. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to coagulopathy or hemorrhagic diathesis. A nulliparous Japanese woman with hyperemesis gravidarum at 10(5/7) weeks was admitted with giant myoma, intestinal obstruction, and abdominal pain. Treatment for a

In rare cases, severe fetal vitamin K deficiency bleeding may occur in utero as a result of insufficient vitamin K placental transfer. We present a case of a 32-week-preterm infant born with severe intracranial hemorrhage to a pregnant woman who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum. Neonatal

283 patients with vaginal bleedings in the first three months of pregnancy were included in an analysis and compared to a control group. We could not find a correlation between bleeding in the early weeks of pregnancy and the age of the mother, the onset of menarche, parity, and preceded premature

Two cases of Wernicke's encephalopathy due to hyperemesis gravidarum are described. The first patient presented with bilateral papilloedema, altered sensorium and the second with bilateral retinal haemorrhages, ophthalmoplegia and nystagmus. Both patients were diagnosed with Wernicke's

OBJECTIVE We describe a case of Wernicke's encephalopathy associated with visual loss that was caused by hyperemesis gravidarum. METHODS A 25 year old lady in her 20th week of her pregnancy consulted us. She had history of nausea and vomiting for 3 months with resultant weight loss. She now

BACKGROUND Traditionally, in cases of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), an ultrasound evaluation is recommended to confirm viability and to exclude multiple pregnancies and gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). Our aim was to perform a case-control study to evaluate the incidence of these

During the period of 4 years between 1985 and 1988, 190 patients suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) were hospitalized at the Soroka Medical Center. From the 190 patients, 164 were followed up throughout their pregnancies and delivered at our Medical Center. The epidemiology of HG as well as

BACKGROUND Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy leading to dehydration, nutrition deficiency, and fetal morbidity and mortality. Treatment must maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and caloric intake. Parenteral nutrition is often attempted; however, complication

OBJECTIVE The authors hereby describe a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome with accompanying ocular findings that is caused by hyperernesis gravidarum. METHODS We experienced a 27-year-old female at 12 weeks of pregnancy, who visited our clinic because of weight loss, gait disturbance, decreased

BACKGROUND Nowadays, developmental venous anomaly (DVA) is recognized as the most common cerebral vascular malformation. Most DVAs are diagnosed incidentally on routine brain imaging, but they are occasionally symptomatic. We report the case of a 26-year-old Japanese woman with intracerebral

BACKGROUND Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition of pregnancy characterized by excessive nausea and vomiting, which can be associated with malnutrition. Vitamin K deficiency is a known complication of malnutrition as well as a known cause of coagulopathy. To date, there is no reported case in the

Vitamin K deficiency is associated with malnutrition in some complications, such as hyperemesis gravidarum, active gastrointestinal diseases, and psychological disorders. Maternal vitamin K deficiency can cause fetal bleeding, in particular, fetal intracranial hemorrhage. Although fetal hemorrhage