J Korean Radiol Soc.  1989 Aug;25(4):622-625. 10.3348/jkrs.1989.25.4.622.

Puerperal ovarian vein thrombosis: A case report

• Cho WS
• Jeon WK
• Han CY

• KMID: 2359086
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1989.25.4.622

Abstract

Puerperal ovarian vein thrombophlebitis(POVT) is a postpartum complication that requires prompt medical treatment to avoid extension of thrombus with potentially life-threatening complications. The prompt noninvasive diagnosing method is CT that defines the locating and the extent about the thrombus. There findings well supply future cases to be definitly diagnossed and treated wtihout invasive procedures.

MeSH Terms

Methods
Postpartum Period
Thrombosis*
Veins*