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. 2017 Dec 8;2017(1):168-171.
doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2017.1.168.

Diagnosis and management of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

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Diagnosis and management of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

Bethany T Samuelson Bannow et al. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. .

Abstract

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?

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest disclosure: B.T.S.B. declares no competing financial interests. L.S. has received research funding from CSL Behring and has received honoraria from Leo Pharma.

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