A Case of Subacute Embolism in Brain Associated with Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.

Kim,  Seung Hyun; Kang,  Kyoung hwa; Yang,  Yun Seok; Hwang,  In Taek; Park,  Jun Suk; Kim,  Jeong Hyun; Kim,  Jin Sub

Case Report

Korean Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2008;35(2):163-167.
Published online June 1, 2008.

A Case of Subacute Embolism in Brain Associated with Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.

Seung Hyun Kim, Kyoung hwa Kang, Yun Seok Yang, In Taek Hwang, Jun Suk Park, Jeong Hyun Kim, Jin Sub Kim

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eulji University Hospital, Taejon, Korea.

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimuation syndrome (OHSS) is the most serious complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. It causes symptoms such as, ovarian enlargement, ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, hemoconcentration, electrolyte imbalance, and thromboembolism. Although proper management is done, thromboembolism could occur and is difficult to predict. Moreover it can cause death. Consequently thromboembolism is the most dangerous complication of OHSS. We experienced a OHSS patient with thromboembolism of the brain after having IVF-ET.

Key Words: Ovarian hyperstimuation syndrome; Subacute embolism of brain