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Late postpartum eclampsia can manifest up to seven days postpartum in patients with no prior history of hypertension, highlighting the critical need for extended structured postpartum surveillance and patient education. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To highlight the occurrence and risk factors associated with late postpartum eclampsia (LPPE) following cesarean section.

June 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Exploring Underrecognized Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Postpartum Eclampsia: A Case Report

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To highlight the occurrence and risk factors associated with late postpartum eclampsia (LPPE) following cesarean section.
Case report of a 21-year-old woman with LPPE presenting POD 7 after elective lower-segment cesarean section.
Clinical observations included tracking vital parameters, neurological symptoms, and laboratory tests for diagnosis.
Management involved administering magnesium sulfate and antihypertensive therapy.
Case identified a woman with LPPE despite no prior hypertension, highlighting a 15% occurrence rate for LPPE.
Peak blood pressure recorded at 140/92 mmHg post-seizure, with significant proteinuria at 308 mg/g.
Patient stabilized and discharged after treatment, underscoring the need for awareness of LPPE symptoms.

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Case report reveals late postpartum eclampsia diagnosis and highlights risk factors, suggesting better surveillance is needed.

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Shaikh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900566f82f25be989cfc4 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.110425

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Exploring Underrecognized Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Postpartum Eclampsia: A Case Report

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Exploring Underrecognized Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Postpartum Eclampsia: A Case Report

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