A superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with in vitro fertilization.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with IVF.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University teaching hospital.


METHODS
A 33-year-old female developed progressive abdominal pain several days after ET in her first IVF cycle. A computed tomography scan 12 days after ET showed a superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.


METHODS
Therapeutic anticoagulation.


METHODS
Resolution of the superior mesenteric vein thrombosis with therapeutic anticoagulation.


RESULTS
Early diagnosis and treatment of a superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with IVF led to a favorable outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Endocrine alterations consequent to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF place patients at risk for thromboembolic events. Thromboembolic events may occur during an IVF cycle in the absence of overt ovarian hyperstimulation, an inherited thrombophilia, or pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis can lead to a favorable outcome. Treatment guidelines for superior mesenteric vein thrombosis in setting of IVF are discussed.
Dorais
Jessie
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
Jones
Kirtly
K
Hammoud
Ahmad
A
Gibson
Mark
M
Johnstone
Erica
E
Peterson
C Matthew
CM
D000328:Adult; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*