Ovarian Vein Thrombosis Can Be a Complication of Hysteroscopy

Abstract

Ovarian vein thrombosis is not well understood, and there is no consensus regarding treatment. It can present with subtle symptoms and is not usually high on the list of differentials. Traditionally, most cases are linked to pregnancy and postpartum state, but our case adds to the growing list of non-puerperal patients diagnosed with ovarian vein thrombosis after an outpatient procedure. In an era where there is a drive for minimally invasive procedures and shorter hospital stays, there is a need to have specific guidelines to direct the diagnosis and treatment of this rare form of thromboembolism.

Ovarian Vein Thrombosis

“…112 Twenty-one patients underwent pelvic surgery or other gynecological procedures, mostly hysterectomy (11 cases). 10,16,21,25,26,59,60,120,122,124,125 Thrombophilia screening was performed only in a minority of cases. The most common inherited risk factor was heterozygocity of FV-Leiden.…”