RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Isolated unilateral pleural effusion as the only manifestation of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1397
OP 1399
VO 24
IS 12
A1 Aldawood, Abdulaziz S.
A1 Felemban, Afaf A.
YR 2003
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/24/12/1397.abstract
AB Isolated unilateral pleural effusion is uncommon presentation of ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome. The pathogenesis of this syndrome involved an increased permeability of the ovarian capillaries and of the mesothelial vessels triggered by the release of vasoactive substances by the ovaries under human chorionic gonadotropin stimulation. Early recognition of this unusual presentation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome should allow for physicians to ensure a better and minimally invasive management of these potentially pregnant patients.