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Internal jugular vein thrombosis as a late complication of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in an ICSI patient.

Berker B, Demirel C, Satiroglu H

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. bulentberker@hotmail.com

BACKGROUND: Thromboembolism is a rare but extremely serious complication of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. CASE REPORT: We report a case of left internal jugular vein thrombosis, presenting as a late complication of moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. CONCLUSION: Prevention of vascular thrombosis should be a part of the treatment in the setting of assisted reproductive procedures complicated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Published 4 November 2004 in Arch Gynecol Obstet, 270(3): 197-8.
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