Imitators of preeclampsia: A review

Pregnancy Hypertens. 2016 Jan;6(1):1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.preghy.2016.02.001. Epub 2016 Feb 22.

Abstract

This review article describes disorders that may imitate preeclampsia (PET), preeclampsia with haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP syndrome) and eclampsia.

Keywords: Eclampsia; HELLP syndrome; Imitator; Preeclampsia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eclampsia / diagnosis*
  • Eclampsia / epidemiology
  • Eclampsia / physiopathology
  • Eclampsia / therapy
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • HELLP Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • HELLP Syndrome / epidemiology
  • HELLP Syndrome / physiopathology
  • HELLP Syndrome / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pre-Eclampsia / diagnosis*
  • Pre-Eclampsia / epidemiology
  • Pre-Eclampsia / physiopathology
  • Pre-Eclampsia / therapy
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors