Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Ribeiro ◽  
Samir Mahboobani ◽  
Katherine Van Ree ◽  
Katy Clifford ◽  
TG Teoh

Abstract Objectives Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis (POVT) is a rare pathology that can lead to severe complications such as sepsis, extension of the thrombus leading to organ failure, and pulmonary embolism. It therefore requires early recognition and prompt treatment. Case presentation A patient with right POVT presented four days after delivery with acute right-sided abdominal pain and fever. Appendicitis was initially considered, before an abdominal-pelvic computed tomography raised the suspicion of POVT, subsequently confirmed through transabdominal ultrasound. Antibiotics and anticoagulation were initiated, with rapid clinical improvement and complete resolution of the thrombus three months later. Conclusions Diagnosing POVT is challenging as it clinically mimics other more frequent conditions. It is rare but life-threatening and should be considered in all females presenting with abdominal pain and fever in the postpartum period.

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anu Gupta ◽  
Natasha Gupta ◽  
Josef Blankstein ◽  
Richard Trester

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is an extremely rare but life-threatening complication of the postpartum period. It has never been reported as a complication of laparoscopic surgery. We report a case of right ovarian vein thrombosis that occurred in the postoperative period after patient underwent laparoscopic salpingectomy for a right side ectopic pregnancy. She presented with 1-week history of abdominal pain and fever. A complete workup for fever was performed and was found negative. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis revealed right ovarian vein thrombosis. The patient was treated with anticoagulant therapy and responded well.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e240940
Author(s):  
David Elliot Teytelbaum ◽  
Josh Dean Meade ◽  
Jennifer Swanson

A healthy 32-year-old G3P3 woman with an unknown last menstrual period presented to the emergency department with intense abdominal pain and pain in the right chest that radiated down the right arm. Further workup showed that she had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy with significant haemoperitoneum. After successful laparoscopic evacuation of the ectopic pregnancy and haemoperitoneum, the patient subsequently developed a right ovarian vein thrombosis 4 weeks after the procedure. She was treated with anticoagulation, and further haematological studies did not show any significant findings. Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis is extremely rare and can be life- threatening if not accurately diagnosed and treated with anticoagulation or surgical management in a timely manner.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1256-1258
Author(s):  
Muhammad Umar Younis

Introduction: Ovarian Vein Thrombosis is a rare presentation in the surgicalemergency. It usually is reported in the postpartum period but may present as an acuteabdomen in the ER. Case Presentation: A 38 years old female presented with a history ofDilation and Curettage 3 days back Presented with severe lower abdominal pain, fever andvomiting. An exploratory laparotomy revealed left ovarian thrombosis with 1L hemorrhagicfluid in the peritoneal cavity. Left oophorectomy was done and anticoagulation started post op.Conclusion: OVT poses a diagnostic dilemma for the patient presenting to the emergency withan acute abdomen because prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent furthercomplications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 030006052110106
Author(s):  
Wenrui Li ◽  
Saisai Cao ◽  
Renming Zhu ◽  
Xueming Chen

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare medical disorder, which is most often found in the immediate postpartum period. OVT is rarely considered idiopathic. We report a case of idiopathic OVT with pulmonary embolism in a 33-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Computed tomography and postoperative pathology confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic OVT. To date, only 12 cases of idiopathic OVT have been reported. In this case report, we present a summary of these cases and a review of literature regarding management of idiopathic OVT.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S. Murphy ◽  
Tania Parsa

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 606-609
Author(s):  
Rami Khaled Abou El Foul ◽  
◽  
Amer Abdulmola Albawab ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim Mohamed ◽  
Ahmed Ramadan Mohammed Ali Mohammed ◽  
...  

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare condition occurring in 1/600 to 1/2000 pregnancies mainly in the postpartum setting[1,2]. However,it is a potentially life-threatening condition andcan occur in other circumstances, such as inflammatory diseases of the pelvis, gynecological tumors, after pelvic surgery, during sepsis, hypercoagulable state, or even sometimes without an underlying cause [2]. It is usually manifested by nonspecific abdominal pain, with or without fever, and must be recognized because of its potentially serious complications (pulmonary embolism) [2,5]. Currently, the diagnosis is done earlier thanks to imaging techniques making the prognosis better[3,4].


Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 4038-4038
Author(s):  
Debra Ferman ◽  
Thomas P. Bradley ◽  
Robin Warshawsky ◽  
Steven L. Allen

Abstract Background: Nonpuerperal ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare clinical entity. Therapy is not well defined. OVT is usually asymptomatic. Improved CT and MR imaging technology enables OVT to be diagnosed with greater frequency. Nonpuerperal OVT may be a distinct clinical entity. Methods: The medical records of women with nonpuerperal OVT were reviewed and their clinical course and treatment recorded. Cases were identified by scanning a CT computerized database over the past 3 years with the key words ovarian vein thrombosis. Results: 7 patients (pts) were identified. Age range was 38–61, median 51 years. 3 pts had OVT on the left and 4 on the right. OVT followed a procedure in 2 pts. 2 pts with breast cancer developed OVT, 1 during adjuvant tamoxifen and 1 receiving chemotherapy for metastatic disease. 1 pt had AML in CR. 3 pts presented with lower abdominal pain on the involved side and 1 pt had lower abdominal pain on the opposite side. The 3 pts with cancer were asymptomatic. 4 pts had uterine fibroids. 1 developed OVT in the setting of an acute diarrheal illness. 1 pt had prior DVT and 1 a family history of DVT. Only 1 pt had a hypercoagulable evaluation; negative. 2 pts had clot extending to the junction with the inferior vena cava (IVC) and both were anticoagulated with enoxaparin followed by warfarin. 1 pt was anticoagulated with enoxaparin alone. No embolic complications occurred. Conclusion: 4 pts with OVT were symptomatic and 3 were detected incidentally. 2 developed OVT following procedures, 3 had predisposing underlying conditions, and 2 had a personal or family history of thrombosis. Optimum therapy is not defined. Symptomatic disease alone is not an indication for anticoagulation. Anticoagulation may be indicated if clot extends to the IVC.


2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (4pt2) ◽  
pp. 680-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turedi Suleyman ◽  
Hos Gultekin ◽  
Gunduz Abdulkadir ◽  
Patan Tevfik ◽  
Unsal Mesut Abdulkerim ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 935.e1-935.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basem F. Khishfe ◽  
Anna Sankovsky ◽  
Isam Nasr

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaikha D. Al-Shokri ◽  
Sundus Sardar ◽  
Fathima Shajeedha Ameerudeen ◽  
Mohammed Abdul Moqeeth

Background: Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) commonly occurs during the peripartum and postpartum period. However, few cases of idiopathic OVT unrelated to pregnancy have been described. Case report: We report a case of a previously healthy, 32-year-old female who presented with chronic right-sided abdominal pain. Abdominal and pelvic gadolinium-enhanced MRI showed a right OVT. The patient was not in the peripartum or postpartum period. Thrombophilia test results were negative, and no risk factors for thrombosis were noted. The patient received warfarin for 6 months, with resolution of her symptoms. Conclusion: The presented case emphasizes the significance of considering OVT as a cause of unexplained abdominal pain in a young female. We describe a rare case of idiopathic OVT with a unique presentation.


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