Persistent Ascites Resolving with Gonadotropin-releasing-hormone-agonist 18 Months After Hospitalization for Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Overview

Journal Arch Gynecol Obstet

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2013 Jul 13

PMID 23846619

Citations 1

Authors

Cihan Comba

Funda Gungor Ugurlucan

Ercan Bastu

Ahmet Cem Iyibozkurt

Samet Topuz

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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.

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