Case history/examination
Our case is a 33-year-old woman who was 25 weeks pregnant and had
adequate gestational control until she came to the emergency room due to
marked oedema of the lower limbs. The patient did not report any
relevant medical history, and her pregnancy proceeded normally
throughout the follow-up. There were no complications during her
previous pregnancy with the same partner.
Upon arrival at our centre, the physical examination showed repeated
blood pressure measurements of approximately 140/90 and intense oedema
in both lower limbs with pitting reaching the knee. The patient also had
marked oedema of the face and neck.