Ovarian vein syndrome: a review.
The Ovarian Vein Syndrome was first reported in 1964, yet its existence as a true pathophysiological entity remains controversial. It may present as an acute or chronic disease, typically affecting young, multiparous women. This review discusses the literature to date on this poorly recognised cause of ureteric obstruction and pelvic pain, including developments in the diagnosis and management of this eminently treatable condition.
Bhutta
Hina Y
HY
Department of Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich, UK. hinabhutta@hotmail.com
Walsh
Stewart R
SR
Tang
Tjun Y
TY
Walsh
Colin A
CA
Clarke
James M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014680:Veins / Q000002:abnormalities; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy