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Idiopathic Left Ovarian Vein Thrombosis
Ngon Trang1, Manasa Kalluri2, Tushar Bajaj2
1Ross University, Miramar, FL, USA.
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
|August 4, 2020
Summary
Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare condition often linked to other health issues. This case highlights an unusual instance of left ovarian vein thrombosis without a clear cause, emphasizing the need for broader diagnostic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a known vascular complication.
- It is commonly associated with gynecological conditions, pregnancy, and pelvic surgeries.
- Right ovarian vein thrombosis is the most frequent presentation.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old female presented with acute back and left lower quadrant pain.
- She had no significant past medical history.
- Computed tomography revealed a new left ovarian vein thrombosis.
Findings:
- This case represents a rare occurrence of left-sided OVT.
- The thrombosis was identified as idiopathic, lacking a clear underlying cause.
- This is presumed to be the third reported case of idiopathic left OVT in medical literature.
Implications:
- Highlights the possibility of left-sided OVT, even in the absence of typical risk factors.
- Suggests idiopathic OVT should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal and back pain.
- Underscores the importance of comprehensive imaging and literature review for rare vascular events.
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