Acute prerenal failure and liver dysfunction in a patient with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
We report a case of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which developed in a patient after ovarian stimulation for in-vitro fertilization (IVF). This was complicated by prerenal oliguria due to indomethacin therapy and liver dysfunction. The pathogenetic mechanisms involved are discussed.
Balasch
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, Barcelona, Spain.
Carmona
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Llach
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Arroyo
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Jové
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Vanrell
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D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D001002:Anuria / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects; D009846:Oliguria / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000187:drug effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D008596:Menotropins; D007213:Indomethacin