Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Selected Highlights from Research Findings
The aim was: 1.the pathology associated with early onset proteinuric hypertension, or proteinuria of more than 1gr/24hours
2.fetal outcome of women who presented with early onset proteinuric hypertension, or proteinuria of more than 1gr/24 hours
Methods:We reviewed 57 renal biopsies performed between 2005 and 2009 on pregnant patients who presented with early onset proteinuric hypertension and/or proteinuria of more than 1g/24 hrs antenatally or in the immediate postpartum period
Indications, histopathologic findings, complications, and neonatal outcome were reviewed for each case
Demographic and clinical data were recorded on a data sheet
Conclusion:
Underlying renal pathology should be considered in patients who present with early onset proteinuric hypertension and or proteinuria of more than 1gr/24 hours
Kidney biopsy in pregnancy is an invasive procedure and should be considered only if it offers the opportunity to make a diagnosis other than severe pre-eclampsia in a patient remote from term
Kidney biopsies provide a definitive histological diagnosis
Contact person: Dr S Baloyi.
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