Cerebral Infarct Caused by Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome after Using an Ovulation Induction Agent: A case report.
- Author:
Myeong Ok KIM
1
;
Han Young JUNG
;
Chang Hwan KIM
;
Seung Yeol KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome;
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome;
Cerebral infarct
- MeSH:
Abdominal Cavity;
Antiphospholipid Syndrome;
Ascites;
Capillary Permeability;
Female;
Humans;
Hypovolemia;
Nausea;
Oliguria;
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome*;
Ovulation Induction*;
Ovulation*;
Pleural Effusion;
Thromboembolism;
Viscosity
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2002;26(3):347-351
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious complication of ovulation induction agents used for patients with ovulatory dysfunction. It's pathogenesis is uncertain, although increased capillary permeability with extravasation offluid into the abdominal cavity is most likely suggested. Early features of the syndrome include nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, ascites, pleural effusion, and ovarian enlargement. In severe cases, increased viscosity with hemoconcentration hypovolemia, oliguria, coagulopathy, and thromboembolism may appear, and eventually develop to cerebral infarct. We experienced a case of cerebral infarct caused by OHSS with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome after using an ovulation induction agent, and we present this rare case with the review of literature.
