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.