TY - JOUR
T1 - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome as a rare cause of acute bilateral limb and renal ischemia
AU - Quintas, Anita
AU - Ferreira, M.E.
AU - Gonçalves, F.B.
AU - de Morais, J.A.
AU - Albuquerque e Castro, J.
AU - Capitao, L.M.
PY - 2017/6/1
Y1 - 2017/6/1
N2 - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS) is a rare and potentially fatal condition, particularly when it is associated with arterial thromboembolic events. We present a case of acute ischemia of both lower limbs and left kidney due to OHS. The clinical presentation included voluminous ascites, pleural effusion, and significant ovarian enlargement. Subsequently, bilateral severe acute limb ischemia and left kidney segmental infarction were established. Surgical thromboembolectomy and muscle débridement of the lower limbs were necessary, and the patient recovered with partial limitations. A high index of suspicion and timely treatment are essential to minimize consequences of arterial thrombosis associated with OHS. © 2017
AB - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS) is a rare and potentially fatal condition, particularly when it is associated with arterial thromboembolic events. We present a case of acute ischemia of both lower limbs and left kidney due to OHS. The clinical presentation included voluminous ascites, pleural effusion, and significant ovarian enlargement. Subsequently, bilateral severe acute limb ischemia and left kidney segmental infarction were established. Surgical thromboembolectomy and muscle débridement of the lower limbs were necessary, and the patient recovered with partial limitations. A high index of suspicion and timely treatment are essential to minimize consequences of arterial thrombosis associated with OHS. © 2017
U2 - 10.1016/j.jvscit.2017.02.004
DO - 10.1016/j.jvscit.2017.02.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 29349392
SN - 2468-4287
VL - 3
SP - 105
EP - 107
JO - Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
JF - Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
IS - 2
ER -