Tuberc Respir Dis.  1997 Jun;44(3):684-691.

A Case of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome with Massive Pleural Effusion

• Park HK
• Kim YI
• Hwang JH
• Jang IG
• Kim YC
• Lee YI
• Park KO

Abstract

The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a rare but serious complication of ovulation induction therapy with gonadotropin. The clinical manifestations are generalized edema, ascites with pleural effusion and may become life-threatening in severe cases. The pathophysiology is still unknown therefore, the treatment should be symptomatic and conservative. We report a case of severe OHSS with massive right pleural effusion in excess of ten liters after human menopausal gonadotropin therapy because of secondary infertility. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances were corrected and albumin was administered. A right chest tube was placed for a total of sixteen days, draining eleven liters of pleural effusion totally, resulting a dramatic decrease of pleural effusion and improvement of symptoms.

Keyword

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome; Pleural effusion; Chest tube

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Chest Tubes
Edema
Female
Gonadotropins
Humans
Infertility
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome*
Ovulation Induction
Pleural Effusion*
Gonadotropins