Ureteral obstruction and ruptured kidney following ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2018 Apr;47(4):167-169. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2018.01.007. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

Abstract

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is nowadays a reliable and common method for couple who need medically assisted procreation. Complications are rare. We report in this paper, the case of a woman with severe endometriosis who developed ureteral obstruction complicated by a renal rupture of the fornix due to ovarian hyperstimulation during an IVF attempt. The condition was diagnosed by CT scan and resolved with insertion of double-J catheter in the left ureter.

Keywords: Endometriosis; Medically assisted procreation; Ovarian hyperstimulation; Ureteral obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology*
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / complications*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / etiology*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / therapy
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / therapy