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World J Obstet Gynecol. Nov 10, 2014; 3(4): 141-147
Published online Nov 10, 2014. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v3.i4.141
Association between gamete source, exposure and preeclampsia: A review of literature
Andrzej Breborowicz, Peter Klatsky
Andrzej Breborowicz, Peter Klatsky, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, United States
Author contributions: Breborowicz A and Klatsky P contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Andrzej Breborowicz, MD, PhD, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Moris Park Avenue, Block 621, Bronx, NY 10461, United States. abreborowicz@aol.com
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Received: March 3, 2014
Revised: April 30, 2014
Accepted: September 16, 2014
Published online: November 10, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Preeclampsia is a potentially life threatening complication of pregnancy, etiology remains unresolved. For decades it was believed to be a disease of mainly maternal origin with many pathologic mechanisms being described, however evidence suggests that an interplay between maternal and paternal factors may play an important role in pathogenesis. The aim on this publication therefore was to provide review of current literature on association of gamete source, exposure and the risk of preeclampsia.