Upper limb thrombosis associated with assisted conception treatment.
Three cases of upper limb deep venous thrombosis occurring in association with assisted conception treatment are presented. The accepted argument that lower limb thrombosis occurring in cases of complicated or severe hyperstimulation syndrome represents the likeliest thrombo-embolic disorder in this situation is questioned.
Stewart
J A
JA
Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
Hamilton
P J
PJ
Murdoch
A P
AP
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001367:Axillary Vein; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects; D012099:Reproductive Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin