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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 362-368 |
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Serum copeptin and pregnancy outcome in preeclampsia
Kehinde Sola Akinlade1, Isaac Oluwole Adediji1, Sheu Kadiri Rahamon1, Adeniran Olubukola Fawole2, Olukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo3
1 Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
2 Department of Obstetrics, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
3 Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Kehinde Sola Akinlade
Department of Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology/Metabolic Research Unit, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, PMB 5116, Ibadan, 200212
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0300-1652.170385
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Background: A number of biochemical predictors of preeclampsia have been reported, but little is known about their possible relationship with maternal and fetal outcomes. This study determined serum copeptin in pregnant women with preeclampsia and assessed its relationship with pregnancy outcomes. Materials and Methods: Thirty women with severe preeclampsia (SP), 30 with mild preeclampsia (MP), and 30 with uncomplicated pregnancy were enrolled into this study. Serum copeptin, creatinine, and liver function were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and colorimetry as appropriate. Pregnancy outcomes, both maternal and fetal, were taken using standard methods. Results: Copeptin was significantly elevated in preeclampsia subjects compared with controls and in SP compared with MP. Assessing the diagnostic property of copeptin for preeclampsia, the area under the curve for copeptin was 0.99. Nine (30%) and 3 (10%) of SP and MP, respectively had abruptio placenta while 6 (20%), 2 (6.7%), and 1 (3.3%) still births were recorded in SP, MP, and controls, respectively. Neonates of mothers with preeclampsia had significantly lower birth weight, infant length, ponderal index, and head circumference compared with neonates of the controls. Copeptin had a significant inverse relationship with birth weight, ponderal index, head circumference, Apgar score, and infant length in neonates of mothers with preeclampsia. Conclusion: Serum copeptin level in the third trimester could predict preeclampsia and its elevation is associated with adverse perinatal outcome.
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