Internal jugular vein thrombosis after ovarian stimulation.
Thromboembolic events are serious, but fortunately rare, complications following ovarian stimulation for IVF. Here, we report a case of internal jugular vein thrombosis after ovarian stimulation with gonadotrophins. Most of the cases of thrombosis are late complications of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) or hereditary hypercoagulability. Screening for these risk factors in our patient was negative. The patient was successfully treated with low molecular weight heparin and a twin pregnancy is ongoing.
Department of Gynecology-Fertility, C.A.Z.K.Groeninghe Campus Sint-Niklaas, Houtmarkt 33, Kortrijk, Belgium.
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Belaen
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Geerinckx
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Vergauwe
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D000328:Adult; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D012307:Risk Factors; D014427:Twins; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D006062:Gonadotropins; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight