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Diagnosis and management of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

Authors :
Bannow, Bethany T. Samuelson
Skeith, Leslie
Source :
Hematology; December 2017, Vol. 2017 Issue: 1 p168-171, 4p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Case presentation: 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?

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15204391 and 15204383
Volume :
2017
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Hematology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs52986370
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1182/asheducation-2017.1.168