Computed tomographic features of puerperal ovarian vein thrombosis.
Puerperal ovarian vein thrombosis is a dangerous complication of childbirth and often leads to inferior vena cava thrombosis and multiple pulmonary emboli. Computed tomography of the abdomen is useful in early diagnosis. Two patients with typical computed tomographic features are presented.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014680:Veins