Diagnosis and management of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2017 Dec 8;2017(1):168-171. doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2017.1.168.

Abstract

A 26-year-old woman experienced persistent fever (39.5°C), chills, and right-lower-quadrant tenderness 3 days after caesarean delivery. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast revealed enlargement of her right ovarian vein with an associated intraluminal filling defect. What is the best treatment of this patient?

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovary / blood supply*
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy*