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Postpartum Ovarian Vein Thrombosis: Case Report
Stephen M Ferguson1, David Arbona1, Anthony Furiato1
1HCA Healthcare/University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine GME/Brandon Regional Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brandon, Florida.
Introduction:
Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis (POVT) is an uncommon diagnosis that may lead to morbidity or mortality if unrecognized.
Case Report:
This report discusses a single case of POVT in a community hospital, along with the treatment and clinical course.
Conclusion:
The mechanism is believed to be right-sided clot formation provoked by anatomical and hormonal changes of gestation. Diagnosis is challenging as most patients are previously healthy and symptoms are often vague. Although the differential is broad, modern imaging is sensitive and specific for diagnosis. Prompt treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and anticoagulation may reduce morbidity, and prognosis following treatment is excellent.
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