Ashmore, JAttapattu, J A2009-05-282009-05-281998-12-04Ashmore J, Attapattu JA. Massive ascites and bilateral hydrothorax complicating severe pre-eclampsia. The Ceylon Medical Journal. 1998 Dec; 43(4): 235-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/47511The Ceylon Medical Journal.Massive ascites and hydrothorax as additional complications of pre-eclampsia are rare. The case reported is one of ascites and bilateral hydrothorax in a patient with severe pre-eclampsia. Careful antenatal assessment may help in detecting more cases with this complication, which is often misunderstood and the diagnosis missed.engAdultAscites --etiologyFemaleHumansHydrothorax --etiologyPre-Eclampsia --complicationsPregnancyCase Reports