E I Agaba1, A N Odili. 1. Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nephrotic syndrome occurring for the first time in pregnancy is rare. We report pre-eclampsia presenting with nephrotic syndrome. METHOD: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.
BACKGROUND:Nephrotic syndrome occurring for the first time in pregnancy is rare. We report pre-eclampsia presenting with nephrotic syndrome. METHOD: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.