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- Title
OVARIAN VEIN THROMBOSIS; A CASE REPORT.
- Authors
Younis, Muhammad Umar
- Abstract
Introduction: Ovarian Vein Thrombosis is a rare presentation in the surgical emergency. It usually is reported in the postpartum period but may present as an acute abdomen in the ER. Case Presentation: A 38 years old female presented with a history of Dilation and Curettage 3 days back Presented with severe lower abdominal pain, fever and vomiting. An exploratory laparotomy revealed left ovarian thrombosis with 1L hemorrhagic fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Left oophorectomy was done and anticoagulation started post op. Conclusion: OVT poses a diagnostic dilemma for the patient presenting to the emergency with an acute abdomen because prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent further complications.
- Subjects
CARDIOVASCULAR disease treatment; THROMBOSIS; SURGICAL emergencies; OVARIECTOMY
- Publication
Professional Medical Journal, 2017, Vol 24, Issue 8, p1256
- ISSN
1024-8919
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.17957/TPMJ/17.3529