Central retinal artery occlusion associated with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

نویسندگان

  • I M Turkistani
  • S A Ghourab
  • O H Al-Sheikh
  • A M Abuel-Asrar
چکیده

PURPOSE Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. It is a potentially lethal condition, with severe complications which include ovarian enlargement, and massive fluid redistribution from the vascular system into free spaces resulting in ascites, pleural effusion, electrolyte imbalance, hemoconcentration, hypovolemia, oliguria, and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Thromboembolism is a rare but extremely serious complication. CASE REPORT We report a case of severe OHSS, presenting with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). DISCUSSION This combination has not been reported previously.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • European journal of ophthalmology

دوره 11 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001