Effect of corpus luteum position on hyperemesis gravidarum. A case report.
It has been postulated that the position of the corpus luteum affects nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Supposedly a corpus luteum arising from the right ovary results in a high concentration of sex steroids in the hepatic portal system, causing nausea and vomiting. A woman with severe hyperemesis underwent excision of a right-sided corpus luteum at 12 weeks. Removal of the corpus luteum failed to modify the course of the disease.
Thorp
J M
JM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7570.
Watson
W J
WJ
Katz
V L
VL
D000328:Adult; D003338:Corpus Luteum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality