title: Persistent ascites resolving with gonadotropin-releasing-hormone-agonist 18 months after hospitalization for severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
abstract: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a life- threatening complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. One of the main symptoms of OHSS is ascites. Treatment is symptomatic with resolution of the symptoms over days to weeks. We report a case of severe OHSS with persistent ascites 18 months after the diagnosis. Persistent ascites secondary to OHSS was diagnosed and single dose leuprolide acetate depot 11.25 mg was administered. At follow-up, no ascites was observed.
authors.affiliation: Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum Anabilim Dalı, Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi, Capa Findikzade, 34093, Istanbul, Turkey, comba.cihan@yahoo.com.tr.
authors.forename: Cihan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Comba
authors.forename: Funda Gungor
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Ugurlucan
authors.forename: Ercan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bastu
authors.forename: Ahmet Cem
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Iyibozkurt
authors.forename: Samet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Topuz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016729:Leuprolide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D016729:Leuprolide