Massive ascites in severe pre-eclampsia: a rare complication.
We report three rare cases of massive maternal ascites complicating severe pre-eclamptic toxemia seen in the last 18 months. This complication developed in association with the rise of blood pressure to 160/110 mmHg or more, worsening of proteinuria and hyperuricemia. The onset of massive ascites caused respiratory compromise in all these patients, thus necessitating immediate termination of pregnancy.
Vaijyanath
Anita Matai
AM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. amvaijyanath@yahoo.com
Nayar
Bonilla
B
Malhotra
Neena
N
Deka
Deepika
D
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010298:Parity; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000209:etiology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index