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. 2014 Jan;289(1):223-5.
doi: 10.1007/s00404-013-2940-7. Epub 2013 Jul 12.

Persistent ascites resolving with gonadotropin-releasing-hormone-agonist 18 months after hospitalization for severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Cihan Comba  1 , Funda Gungor Ugurlucan, Ercan Bastu, Ahmet Cem Iyibozkurt, Samet Topuz
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Persistent ascites resolving with gonadotropin-releasing-hormone-agonist 18 months after hospitalization for severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Cihan Comba et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a life- threatening complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. One of the main symptoms of OHSS is ascites. Treatment is symptomatic with resolution of the symptoms over days to weeks. We report a case of severe OHSS with persistent ascites 18 months after the diagnosis. Persistent ascites secondary to OHSS was diagnosed and single dose leuprolide acetate depot 11.25 mg was administered. At follow-up, no ascites was observed.

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