title: [Thromboembolic complication after ovarian stimulation].
abstract: METHODS
  We report on two pregnant women with dyspnoe and thoracic pain in the context of an ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
  
  
  METHODS
  Both patients had pleural effusions. The first patient was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism via computer tomography. In the second patient, thrombosis of the upper part of the body including intracranial thrombosis was revealed via magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging. In both cases, thrombosis was caused by ovarian hyperstimulation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Therapy included anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin and a drainage of the pleural effusions. One patient had an abortion in the 8th week of pregnancy, the second patient gave birth to two healthy children.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a potentially life-threatening disease, which should be considered as a differential diagnosis of causes of thromboembolic events in early pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik IV - Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Angiologie, Nephrologie und klinische Chemie.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hudak
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik IV - Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Angiologie, Nephrologie und klinische Chemie.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kächele
authors.affiliation: Frauenklinik.
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henes
authors.affiliation: Frauenklinik.
authors.forename: Ralf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rothmund
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik IV - Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Angiologie, Nephrologie und klinische Chemie.
authors.forename: Kilian
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rittig
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik IV - Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Angiologie, Nephrologie und klinische Chemie.
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Balletshofer
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik IV - Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Angiologie, Nephrologie und klinische Chemie.
authors.forename: Elko
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Randrianarisoa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020767:Intracranial Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome