Pregnancy in women with nephrotic-range proteinuria: A retrospective cohort study

Background Obstetric and kidney outcomes following detection of nephrotic-range proteinuria in early pregnancy have not been well described. Methods A retrospective cohort study of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in pregnancy between 2008 and 2018. Outcomes in those with nephrotic-range proteinuria bef...

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Published in:Obstetric medicine 2024-06, Vol.17 (2), p.96-100
Main Authors: Svetitsky, Shuli, Lightstone, Liz, Wiles, Kate
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cohort analysis
Kidney diseases
Pregnancy
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Summary:Background Obstetric and kidney outcomes following detection of nephrotic-range proteinuria in early pregnancy have not been well described. Methods A retrospective cohort study of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in pregnancy between 2008 and 2018. Outcomes in those with nephrotic-range proteinuria before 20 weeks’ gestation were compared to those without nephrotic-range proteinuria. Results The study included 37 women with nephrotic-range proteinuria and 62 women without. Pre-pregnancy estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was similar. Nephrotic-range proteinuria was associated with higher rates of preterm (odds ratio [OR] 1.77, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07–2.92) and early preterm delivery (OR 2.63, 95% CI: 1.12–6.2), and with a requirement for renal replacement therapy at 3 years post-partum (OR 10.72, 95% CI: 2.58–44.47). Tubulointerstitial scarring on kidney biopsy was associated with early preterm delivery and progression to advanced CKD, independent of pre-pregnancy eGFR. Conclusion Compared to CKD without nephrotic-range proteinuria, nephrotic-range proteinuria early in pregnancy is associated with higher rates of pre-term delivery and progression to advanced CKD.
ISSN:1753-495X
1753-4968
DOI:10.1177/1753495X231201896