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Case Report
Unusual ovarian vein thrombosis: A case report and review of the literature
1 Radiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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Article ID: 101115Z01BT2020
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Taibi B, Saoud A, Ayouche O, Omor Y, Latib R. Unusual ovarian vein thrombosis: A case report and review of the literature. Int J Case Rep Images 2020;11:101115Z01BT2020.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is an uncommon but potentially serious clinical disorder, which mostly present in the postpartum period but can also occur with malignant and inflammatory conditions in the non-obstetrical patient. The diagnosis is mainly based on imaging techniques, in particular computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance, for their sensitivity and specificity.
Case Report: We present a case of a 59-year-old female who was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma. Her abdominal contrast-enhanced CT revealed an expanded right ovarian vein with soft tissue attenuation material in its lumen extending into the inferior vena cava, reaching the right atrium and ventricle.
Conclusion: We describe this case of OVT, because, even though rare, it is a diagnosis to consider. Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial to avoid more severe outcomes.
Keywords: Cancer, Computed tomography, Ovarian vein thrombosis, Vena cava
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Basma Taibi - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Aida Saoud - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Acquisition of data, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Othman Ayouche - Acquisition of data, Drafting the work, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Youssef Omor - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Rachida Latib - Conception of the work, Design of the work, Revising the work critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published, Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
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