Massive ascites and bilateral hydrothorax complicating severe pre-eclampsia.
Massive ascites and hydrothorax as additional complications of pre-eclampsia are rare. The case reported is one of ascites and bilateral hydrothorax in a patient with severe pre-eclampsia. Careful antenatal assessment may help in detecting more cases with this complication, which is often misunderstood and the diagnosis missed.
Ashmore
J
J
University of the West Indies.
Attapattu
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy