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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Lower extremity edema is common in pregnancy.
  • Weeping edema (lymphorrhea) without cardiac or renal pathology is rarely reported in pregnant patients.
  • Evidence for diuretic use in pregnancy-associated edema is limited.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old pregnant patient presented with anasarca and lower extremity lymphorrhea in the third trimester.
  • The patient had a history of obesity, smoking, and chronic hypertension.
  • Other potential causes like preeclampsia, renal, cardiac, vascular, and infectious complications were ruled out.

Findings:

  • Torsemide was more effective than furosemide in managing the patient's severe edema and lymphorrhea.
  • The patient experienced no adverse maternal, fetal, or neonatal outcomes.
  • Symptoms persisted until delivery, suggesting a multifactorial cause.

Implications:

  • Torsemide may offer significant therapeutic benefit for severe pregnancy-associated edema.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of loop diuretics in pregnant populations.
  • This case highlights the potential role of torsemide in managing refractory edema during pregnancy.