Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute abdominal pain after oocyte retrieval.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Anteverted uterus with posterior wall fibroid. Secretory endometrium.

Right ovary measures 65 x 52 x 62 mm, volume 109 mL. 15+ follicles. Left ovary measures 57 x 57 x 45 mm, volume 77 mL. 15+ follicles. Both have normal vascularity. Both were mobile and tender.

Small volume of adnexal and pouch of Douglas free fluid.

Case Discussion

Both ovaries are tender and enlarged with a small volume of pelvic free fluid consistent with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.  

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