Ovarian vein thrombosis--a case report.

OBJECTIVE AND

IMPORTANCE

Ovarian vein thrombosis is a rare condition usually seen in the puerperium. The incidence is 0.05-0.18% of pregnancies. Possible complications of ovarian vein thrombosis are sepsis, thrombus extension into the inferior vena cava or renal veins and pulmonary embolism.

CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old puerpera complained about abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant and right inguinal region.

INTERVENTION: Ultrasonographic examination and multislice computed tomography (MSCT) revealed the right ovarian vein thrombosis. Patient was treated with low-molecular weight heparin and antibiotics for 2  weeks. She was discharged with oral anticoagulants for 6  months.

CONCLUSION

Ovarian vein thrombosis should be taken under consideration in the post-partum period.