title: Dialysis for severe hyponatraemia in preeclampsia.
abstract: Severe hyponatraemia is a rare complication of preeclampsia. In the case presented, the rapid recovery of liver function test abnormalities and thrombocytopenia were accompanied by acute renal failure, relative oliguria and progressive hyponatraemia contributing to confusion and ileus. Dialysis was instigated and the patient promptly recovered. Renal function recovered fully.
authors: School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney , Campbelltown NSW 2570.
authors: Annemarie
authors: A
authors: Hennessy
authors: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for Women and Babies , Sydney , Australia.
authors: Ian
authors: I
authors: Hill
keywords: hyponatraemia; preeclampsia dialysis; pregnancy