Pre-eclampsia presenting as nephrotic syndrome: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Nephrotic syndrome occurring for the first time in pregnancy is rare. We report pre-eclampsia presenting with nephrotic syndrome.


METHODS
A case report utilizing the case record and review of relevant literature.


RESULTS
A 26-year-old multi-gravida who presented with nephrotic syndrome for the first time in pregnancy. Proteinuria resolved spontaneously after delivery.


CONCLUSIONS
This report highlights the need for increased awareness of this rare presentation of pre-eclampsia, especially in the tropics where a large majority of women presenting for delivery are unbooked.
Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
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D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy