Tatiana Piedra Velasco MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Javier Arnaiz Garcia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ana Canga MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Raúl Pellón, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alejandro Fernandez Florez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Natalia Valle, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Juan Crespo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Enrique Marco de Lucas, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

et al, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review the main clinical and radiologic aspects of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).

With the increasing frequency of in vitro fertilization procedures, this disease process is becoming more common. Numerous complications can occur with OHSS, including third-space fluid accumulation, hemoconcentration, renal failure, and thromboembolic phenomena. Vigilance is required as these patients are at increased risk of ovarian torsion, ovarian rupture with internal hemorrhage, ectopic pregnancy, and infection. The exhibit depicts the complications of OHSS imaged with MR CT and US.

The OHSS is the main cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization. This exhibit provides an overview of clinical features and emergent radiologic management of OHSS helping radiologists to understand the importance of this entity and how to deal with it.  

Piedra Velasco, T, Arnaiz Garcia, J, Canga, A, Pellón, R, Fernandez Florez, A, Valle, N, Crespo, J, Marco de Lucas, E, et al, , Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: What the Radiologist Needs to Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6019935.html