Hyperreactio luteinalis after delivery: a case report and literature review

Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Apr 15;8(4):6346-8. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL), characterized by bilateral functional multicystic ovarian enlargement during pregnancy and puerperium, mostly occurs in third trimester. As a rare benign disease, HL is usually self-limited. However, some cases are dignosed by unnecessary operation. This is a case report of HL appearing a week after delivery. The patient took a puncture biopsy of ovarian tumor guided by ultrasound to rule out of ovarian malignancy. Without any specific treatment, the disease regressed spontaneously.

Keywords: Hyperreactio luteinalis; enlarged ovaries; ovarian cysts; pregnancy.

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  • Case Reports