Hydrothorax as the sole manifestation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: unusual case and literature review.
An unusual case of a unilateral massive hydrothorax after IVF treatment is reported in a 41-year-old patient, which developed as the only manifestation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The literature on such rare presentation is also reviewed to highlight its diagnostic features and prognosis.
Khairy
Mohamed
M
Assisted Conception Unit, 4th Floor Thomas Guy House, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RT, UK.
El-Toukhy
Tarek
T
Emovon
Emanuel
E
Khalaf
Yacoub
Y
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy