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Preeclampsia

ORPHA:275555· ICD-10 O14.2

Definition

A hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that is characterized by new-onset hypertension with proteinuria presenting after 20 weeks of gestation, and depending on mild or severe forms may initially present with severe headache, visual disturbances, and hyperreflexia.

Prevalence
1-5 / 10 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult