A Case of Severe Tongue Bite in Eclampsia

Abstract

Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy which refers to seizure activity or coma unrelated to other cerebral conditions and can cause significant mortality and morbidity in pregnant woman [1]. It is often associated with multi-organ failure if timely intervention is not performed [2]. Oro-facial injuries during eclampsia, having an incidence as high as 42%, can be a serious cause of concern and are an additional factor that can result in mortality [3,4]. Most injuries are due to bite and forceful insertion of hard objects into the patient's mouth by relatives during convulsive episodes [5].