OVARIAN VEIN THROMBOSIS. WHEN SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT IT?
Duro Gómez Jorge*, Rodríguez Marín, Ana Belén, Garriguet López José and Muñoz Carmona Víctor
ABSTRACT
Ovarian vein thrombosis is an uncommon pathology, usually associated with delivery. Because of their non-specific symptoms, their diagnosis is often of exclusion. CT or RMI could be useful in diagnosis. An early treatment with antibiotics and heparin is extremely important for a good prognosis. In addition, a thrombophilia study must be performed to know other predisposing factors. We present a case of right OVT in a young puerperal woman without risk factors.
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