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[New insights into the etiology and pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 6 Nov 2000
Hviid U R, Hviid T V
Abstract excerpt
Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality but the etiology and pathogenesis are basically unknown. Pre-eclampsia is clearly associated to the placenta (trophoblast) alone. Epidemiological observations have raised one of the most popular hypotheses of the genesis of pre-eclampsia--an immune maladaptation between mother and foetus. Markedly raised incidences are seen in blood...
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