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Published on: July 12, 2011
Ovarian vein thrombosis--a case report
I Djakovic1, M Mustapic, F Marleku
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Centre 'Sestre milosrdnice' , Zagreb, Croatia.
Objective And Importance:
Ovarian vein thrombosis is a rare condition usually seen in the puerperium. The incidence is 0.05-0.18% of pregnancies. Possible complications of ovarian vein thrombosis are sepsis, thrombus extension into the inferior vena cava or renal veins and pulmonary embolism.
Clinical Presentation:
A 31-year-old puerpera complained about abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant and right inguinal region.
Intervention:
Ultrasonographic examination and multislice computed tomography (MSCT) revealed the right ovarian vein thrombosis. Patient was treated with low-molecular weight heparin and antibiotics for 2 weeks. She was discharged with oral anticoagulants for 6 months.
Conclusion:
Ovarian vein thrombosis should be taken under consideration in the post-partum period.
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