Central retinal artery occlusion associated with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. It is a potentially lethal condition, with severe complications which include ovarian enlargement, and massive fluid redistribution from the vascular system into free spaces resulting in ascites, pleural effusion, electrolyte imbalance, hemoconcentration, hypovolemia, oliguria, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Thromboembolism is a rare but extremely serious complication.


METHODS
We report a case of severe OHSS, presenting with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).


CONCLUSIONS
This combination has not been reported previously.
Turkistani
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ghourab
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Al-Sheikh
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Abuel-Asrar
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D000328:Adult; D000418:Albumins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D000418:Albumins; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D010952:Plasma Substitutes; D015532:Rehydration Solutions; D006493:Heparin