Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with bilateral hydrothorax and ascites

Jensen, J.; Merli, F.; Silingardi, M.; Aguzzoli, F.; Braglia, D.; Burani, E.; Iori, I.; Jensen, J; Merli, F; Silingardi, M; Aguzzoli, F; Braglia, D; Burani, E; Iori, I

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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with bilateral hydrothorax and ascites

Jensen, J.; Merli, F.; Silingardi, M.; Aguzzoli, F.; Braglia, D.; Burani, E.; Iori, I.

Rivista Europea Per le Scienze Mediche e Farmacologiche 13(5-6): 223-225

1991

ISSN/ISBN: 0392-291X

PMID: 1819849

Document Number: 369960

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an unusual complication of ovarian stimulation with exogenous gonadotrophins. We describe a case of severe OHSS with bilateral hydrothorax and ascites. We discuss the different pathogenetic hypothesis and the differential diagnostic possibility.