[Right ovarian vein syndrome: report of a case and review of the literature].
Ovarian vein syndrome corresponds to ureteral compression by a dilated ovarian vein. The pathogeny of this syndrome is discussed. It seems to be multifactorial, comprising an anatomical and hormonal factors. Ovarian vein syndrome is classically described on the right side. Patients present with lumbar pain or renal colic. Diagnosis is mainly urographic. The surgery constitutes radical treatment of the entity. However, this disorder can be successfully treated laparoscopically. Transcatheter embolisation provides excellent result which may replace or complement the traditional surgical approaches of this disease. On the basis of one case and other recent series, the authors review its different aspects, including some considerations on this rarely reorganized and poorly understood disease.
Ameur
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Hôpital militaire service d'urologie, BP 1018 Mohamed V, Rabat, Maroc. ahmed.ameur1@caramail.com
Lezrek
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Boumdin
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Jira
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Beddouch
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Abbar
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D013577:Syndrome; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014680:Veins