[Thrombosis of the internal jugular vein in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome]. / Thrombose de la veine jugulaire interne au cours d'un syndrome d'hyperstimulation ovarienne.

ABSTRACT

Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a rare complication of assisted reproductive technologies. It presents with massive ovarian enlargement, fluid accumulation in peritoneal, pleural cavities and thromboembolic diseases. The authors report an exceptional case of internal jugular vein thrombosis in an ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Pathogenesis of this event is discussed.