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Polyhydramnios, an unusual complication in pregnancy with hyperreactio luteinalis: a case report
Tharangrut Hanprasertpong1, Jitti Hanpresertpong
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand. htharang@medicine.psu.ac.th
Summary
Hyperreactio luteinalis, a rare ovarian condition, occurred in a healthy pregnancy. This case uniquely involved polyhydramnios, a condition of excess amniotic fluid, with no identifiable cause.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Gynecologic Pathology
Background:
- Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL) is a rare, benign ovarian hyperstimulation typically associated with high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
- HL in spontaneously conceived pregnancies is uncommon, and its complication with polyhydramnios without a clear etiology has not been previously documented.
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