What is Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia
TMA samples preparation and immunohistochemical staining of LXRα and endoglin expression in decidual cells and trophoblast cells from placentas of preeclampsia. Expression of LXRα in preeclampsia decidual tissue (a membrane, b cytoplasm). (B) Expression of LXRα in preeclampsia villous trophoblastic tissue (a membrane, b cytoplasm). (C) Expression of LXRα in normal decidual tissue. (D) Expression of LXRα in normal villous trophoblastic tissue. (E) Expression of endoglin in preeclampsia decidual tissue. (F) Expression of endoglin in preeclampsia villous trophoblastic tissue. (G) Expression of endoglin in normal decidual tissue. (H) Expression of endoglin in normal villous trophoblastic tissue. Original magnification X400. Relationship of Liver X Receptors α and Endoglin Levels in Serum and Placenta with Preeclampsia: PLoS ONE. Not altered. CC.

Preeclampsia is a condition with high blood pressure in pregnant women. 

What is the Pathology of Preeclampsia?

The pathology of preeclampsia is:

-Etiology: The cause of preeclampsia is unknown.

-Genes involved: None.

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to preeclampsia  include defective spiral artery remodeling.

-Histology: The histology associated with preeclampsia shows placenta with villous ischemia.

How does Preeclampsia Present?

Patients with preeclampsia are pregnant females. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with preeclampsia include protein in the urine, swelling in the legs, feet, and hands, weight gain, shoulder pain, belly pain, difficulty breathing, and vision changes.

How is Preeclampsia Diagnosed?

Preeclampsia is diagnosed by high blood pressure and also proteinuria, low platelet count, and pulmonary edema.

How is Preeclampsia Treated?

Preeclampsia is treated by establishing a patent airway and ensuring maternal oxygenation, prophylaxis, and blood pressure management.

What is the Prognosis of Preeclampsia?

The prognosis of preeclampsia is good if properly treated.