Abstract
The increasing practice of ovulation induction has made ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) a frequent clinical problem which can also become life-threatening. Two unusual cases of OHSS are described. The first patient presented with a unilateral pleural effusion. The second patient developed severe OHSS after a low-dose protocol with highly purified follicle stimulating hormone (FSH HP) and in the absence of risk factors.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ascites / etiology
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Female
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Fertilization in Vitro / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology*
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / physiopathology
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / therapy
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Ovary / diagnostic imaging
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Ovulation Induction / adverse effects*
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Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
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Pleural Effusion / etiology*
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Pleural Effusion / therapy
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Pregnancy
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Radiography
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Ultrasonography