Rare manifestations of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a report of two cases

G Arikan; A Giuliani; F Gücer; H Auner; W Urdl

Rare manifestations of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a report of two cases

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 1997;24(3):154-6.

Authors

G Arikan¹, A Giuliani, F Gücer, H Auner, W Urdl

Affiliation

¹ University of Graz, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Austria.

PMID: 9478304

Abstract

The increasing practice of ovulation induction has made ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) a frequent clinical problem which can also become life-threatening. Two unusual cases of OHSS are described. The first patient presented with a unilateral pleural effusion. The second patient developed severe OHSS after a low-dose protocol with highly purified follicle stimulating hormone (FSH HP) and in the absence of risk factors.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Ascites / etiology
Female
Fertilization in Vitro / adverse effects*
Humans
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology*
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / physiopathology
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / therapy
Ovary / diagnostic imaging
Ovulation Induction / adverse effects*
Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
Pleural Effusion / etiology*
Pleural Effusion / therapy
Pregnancy
Radiography
Ultrasonography