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  • To assess the diagnostic utility of serum cystatin C levels as a marker for pre-eclampsia.
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  • To explore the influence of inflammation, using high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), on renal markers in PE.

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  • Measurement of serum levels for cystatin C, creatinine, uric acid, and hsCRP in both groups.

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  • Serum levels of cystatin C, creatinine, and uric acid were significantly elevated in the pre-eclampsia group compared to the control group.
  • High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels showed no significant difference between the pre-eclampsia and control groups, despite slightly higher prevalence in PE patients.

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  • Serum cystatin C demonstrates potential as a valuable marker for pre-eclampsia diagnosis.
  • The combined use of cystatin C and uric acid may improve the diagnostic accuracy for pre-eclampsia.