Introduction:
Preeclampsia (PE) is a syndrome caused by generalized endothelial
dysfunctions. Although the underlying mechanisms of effusion into the
body cavity in preeclampsia are controversial, pleural effusion and
ascites in preeclampsia is generally explained by increased capillary
permeability due to endothelial cell dysfunction and reduced
intravascular oncotic pressure. Here we report a patient with postpartum
massive ascites associated preeclampsia.