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Reversible hypertension in pregnancy caused by obstructive uropathy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8469485     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Hypertension with deterioration of renal function after mid-pregnancy often signifies preeclampsia and the need for delivery. CASES: We have encountered three women with reversible hypertension related to obstructive uropathy. The women presented between 21-30 weeks' gestation with hypertension accompanied by significantly increased serum creatinine. Although pregnancy-induced hypertension was considered initially in all, there was no other evidence of preeclampsia. In all three, ureteral obstruction was confirmed radiographically and found to be associated with uterine overdistention or congenital urinary anomalies. Relief of obstruction by ureteral stent placement or percutaneous nephrostomy was followed by diuresis and resolution of hypertension. In all three women, pregnancy was extended by more than 6 weeks. CONCLUSION: Urinary obstruction is a rare but potentially reversible cause of hypertension in pregnancy. Relief of obstruction may lead to normalization of blood pressure and negate the need for immediate delivery.
Authors:
A J Satin; G L Seiken; F G Cunningham
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  81     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1993 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-05-13     Completed Date:  1993-05-13     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  823-5     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Hypertension, Renal / etiology*,  prevention & control
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology*,  prevention & control
Stents
Ureteral Obstruction / complications*,  therapy

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