A fatal case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with cerebral infarction.
The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) as a cause of death in infertile patients involved in in vitro fertilization is an extremely rare phenomenon. Reported here are the clinical and pathological feature of just such a case together with a discussion of the pathophysiology thought to be involved.
Cluroe
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Department of Pathology, Auckland University School of Medicine, New Zealand.
Synek
B J
BJ
D000328:Adult; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology