Abstract
The occurrence of preeclampsia before 20weeks of gestation is rare and usually associated with trophoblastic diseases or antiphospholipid syndrome. Here, we report a case of preeclampsia before 20weeks of gestation in the absence of the aforementioned disorders. A healthy 30-year-old nulliparous woman presented with new onset of hypertension and proteinuria at 18weeks of gestation. Fetal ultrasound did not reveal any abnormalities. Empirical steroid treatment was initiated based on a tentative diagnosis of underlying renal disease. The clinical course of the disease was progressive despite steroid treatment and the fetus died in utero 8days after the initiation of treatment. Following delivery, a renal biopsy was performed and provided a diagnosis of preeclampsia. All symptoms resolved postpartum. This report demonstrates that preeclampsia may occur before 20weeks of gestation and should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of pregnant women with new onset of hypertension with proteinuria. Previous published cases are summarized briefly.
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