Isolated unilateral pleural effusion as the only manifestation of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Authors

• Abdulaziz S. Aldawood, Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, King Fahad Hospital, PO Box 21449, Riyadh 11322, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 54486650. Fax. +966 (1) 2253379. E-mail: aldawooda{at}hotmail.com
• Afaf A. Felemban, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Fahad Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Isolated unilateral pleural effusion is uncommon presentation of ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome. The pathogenesis of this syndrome involved an increased permeability of the ovarian capillaries and of the mesothelial vessels triggered by the release of vasoactive substances by the ovaries under human chorionic gonadotropin stimulation. Early recognition of this unusual presentation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome should allow for physicians to ensure a better and minimally invasive management of these potentially pregnant patients.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1397

Last Page

1399

Recommended Citation

Aldawood, Abdulaziz S. and Felemban, Afaf A. (2003) "Isolated unilateral pleural effusion as the only manifestation of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 12, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2261