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ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2026

Hypertensive retinopathy in pre-eclampsia and its association with disease severity and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.

Gabriele Saccone, Francesco Matarazzo, Mariarosaria Motta, Marika Rovetto, Michele Rinaldi, Maurizio Guida, Ciro Costagliola

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Gabriele SacconeDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0078-2113
Francesco MatarazzoDepartment of Physics, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Mariarosaria MottaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Marika RovettoDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Michele RinaldiDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Maurizio GuidaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Ciro CostagliolaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

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introductionPre-eclampsia (PE) involves systemic endothelial dysfunction and microvascular injury, yet routine obstetric care lacks noninvasive readouts of maternal microvascular health. We evaluated whether hypertensive retinopathy (HR) detected during pregnancy is associated with maternal disease severity and adverse neonatal outcomes.

methodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies with PE and at least one ophthalmic assessment during pregnancy. Retinal findings were graded as none, mild, moderate, or severe. Primary outcomes were maternal composite adverse outcome (severe features, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia, admission to intensive care unit) and neonatal composite adverse outcome (indicated delivery <34 weeks, small for gestational below the third percentile, admission to neonatal intensive care unit). Multivariable models adjusted for maternal confounders were performed.

resultsOf 584 patients with PE with analyzable data, 182 (31.2%) had any HR (mild 20.4%, moderate 9.8%, severe 1.0%). HR was independently associated with maternal composite adverse outcome (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.21 [95% CI, 1.45-3.36]) and neonatal composite adverse outcome (aOR, 2.40 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.60-3.60]). HR was linked to earlier delivery (adjusted mean difference, -1.17 weeks) and lower birthweight z score (adjusted β, -0.34). Each one-grade increase in HR was associated with higher odds of both primary outcomes (maternal composite outcome aOR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.10-1.90]; neonatal composite outcome aOR, 1.53 [95% CI, 1.17-1.99]).

conclusionsIn women with PE, HR is common and independently associated with maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes.

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Hypertensive RetinopathyPre-EclampsiaPregnancy OutcomeAdultFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgePregnancyRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness Indexeclampsiahypertensive retinopathyintensive care unitsneonatalpre‐eclampsiapremature birthretina

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PMCPMC13278649

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