Open AccessA case of preeclampsia developing massive ascites after delivery
Author(s) -
Higami Shota,
Kondo Emi,
Shibata Eiji,
Fujimoto Shigeki,
Hagimoto Marina,
Urakawa Ruka,
Matsumiya Tamaki,
Uchimura Takayuki,
Sakuragi Toshihide,
Amimoto Shoko,
Kuwazuru Tomoichiro,
Mori Hiroshi,
Aramaki Satoshi,
Yoshino Kiyoshi
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5830
Subject(s) - medicine , ascites , preeclampsia , proteinuria , pregnancy , obstetrics , postpartum period , pediatrics , kidney , genetics , biology
We experienced a case of preeclampsia in which massive ascites became apparent in the postpartum period. The patient had isolated proteinuria without hypertension before delivery. The infant had fatal growth restriction and neonatal distress. Massive ascites and isolated proteinuria are important symptoms for predicting the aggravation of PE.