pathophysiology of PE must be of autoimmune nature

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"[Preeclampsia-eclampsia] is characterized by many features typically seen in autoimmune diseases, or in association with autoimmune reactions. Although this does not mean that PE-E should be considered an autoimmune condition, it does suggest that abnormal autoimmune processes play an important part in the clinical presentation of PE-E..."

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