International Journal of Medicine and Health
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Juni: International Journal of Medicine and Health

A Complex High-Risk Pregnancy with Second Trimester Superimposed Preeclampsia Following Vanishing Twin Syn-drome in a Patient with Previous Severe Preeclampsia and Cesarean Section: A Case Report

Jason Wijaya (Rumah Sakit Siloam Hospitals Sentosa)
Alexander Sebastian (Rumah Sakit Siloam Hospitals Sentosa)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Superimposed preeclampsia is particularly challenging because it occurs in women with pre-existing chronic hypertension and is associated with increased risk of severe maternal and fetal complications. Vanishing twin syndrome may further increase obstetric risk, especially when associated with abnormal placentation and maternal vascular dysfunction. This case report describes a 35-year-old woman, gravida 5 para 3 abortus 1, at 21 weeks of gestation, who was admitted with severe nausea and vomiting. The pregnancy was complicated by hyperemesis gravidarum without dehydration, superimposed preeclampsia, previous severe preeclampsia, previous cesarean section, vanishing twin syndrome, and mild hypokalemia. Laboratory evaluation showed proteinuria +1, anemia, and hypokalemia with serum potassium of 3.1 mmol/L. The patient was managed with intravenous fluid therapy, antiemetics, gastric protection, potassium correction, supplementation, antibiotics, and close maternal-fetal monitoring. This case highlights the importance of early identification, multidisciplinary surveillance, and individualized management in high-risk pregnancies with overlapping maternal and placental risk factors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijmh

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Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Medicine and Health (IJMH), This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and ...