Isolated pleural effusion in severe ovarian hyperstimulation: A case report.
Assisted reproductive technology programs use controlled ovarian hyperstimulation to maximize pregnancy rates. Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a well-known risk. Pleural effusion often accompanies severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. We describe 2 cases of isolated hydrothorax without concomitant ascites and review the literature of this rare finding.
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Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
Patton
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D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous; D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin