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Upper limb thrombosis associated with assisted conception treatment

J A Stewart1, P J Hamilton, A P Murdoch

  • 1Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Assisted conception may increase the risk of upper limb deep venous thrombosis, challenging the common belief that only lower limb thrombosis occurs with hyperstimulation syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Thromboembolism

Background:

  • Assisted conception treatments involve hormonal stimulation, which can lead to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).
  • OHSS is a known risk factor for thromboembolic events, typically affecting the lower limbs.

Observation:

  • This study presents three cases of upper limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
  • These cases occurred in patients undergoing assisted conception procedures.

Findings:

  • The occurrence of upper limb DVT challenges the established understanding of thromboembolic risks in OHSS.
  • It suggests that DVTs can manifest in the upper extremities, not exclusively the lower ones.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider upper limb DVT in the differential diagnosis for patients with assisted conception and relevant symptoms.

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  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms and prevalence of upper limb DVT in this context.