Abstract

MRI is more sensitive than CT in identifying changes related to preeclampsia/eclampsia. In normal pregnancy, choline decreases with an ensuing increase in the NAA/choline ratio. The lower level of choline in pregnancy may be a reflection of reduced stores throughout the body because of demands made by the fetus. Few studies have reported spectroscopy in pregnancy related hypertension and they contribute important information regarding the pathogenesis of the central nervous system. Patients who were referred clinically to the Department of Radiology, NRI general hospital with clinical diagnosis of preeclampsia and eclampsia were imaged. MR imaging was performed with a clinical 1.5T Signa Excite system (General electrical medical systems, Milwaukee, USA). A dedicated eight channel high resolution head coil was used. Out of the 50 patients studied in this study 30 patients showed abnormal brain findings on MRI whereas MRI of 20 patients was normal.

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