Open AccessSymptomatic unilateral pleural effusion: A rare presentation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Author(s) -
Kuryan George,
TK Aleyamma,
; Kamath,
Achamma Chandy,
Ann M Mangalaraj,
K Muthukumar,
Vaibhav Londhe
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of human reproductive sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-1208
pISSN - 1998-4766
DOI - 10.4103/0974-1208.63125
Subject(s) - ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , presentation (obstetrics) , pleural effusion , medicine , effusion , pathogenesis , controlled ovarian hyperstimulation , in vitro fertilisation , case presentation , gynecology , pathology , surgery , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Isolated pleural effusion is a rare presentation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The pathogenesis of this disorder has not been fully elucidated. It supports the role of systemic factors rather than transudation of fluid from the surface of enlarged ovaries. This article describes a rare case of isolated pleural effusion following controlled ovarian hyperstimulation during an in-vitro fertilization cycle.