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What time frame during pregnancy does pre-eclampsia occur?
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third trimester
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If a patient is diagnosed of preeclampsia during the first or second trimester, what disorders must you rule out?
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Trophoblastic disease
Molar Pregnancy |
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H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome?
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Hemolysis (elevated bilirubin), Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets
A variant of severe Preeclampsia -->Rapid deterioration* |
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31 yo, 29 week pregnant patient is brought in to the emergency room because of a seizure. She has had no hx of seizures until now. P/E reveals BP 180/120, UA reveals protein +2. Lab shows platelet value at 98,000. Dx?
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Ecclampsia
(NOTE that 50% of eclamptic seizures occur during delivery, 25% before, and 25% later) |
