Ovarian hyperstimulation causing ureteral obstruction in a pregnant woman

Urology. 2006 May;67(5):1085.e5-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.11.033.

Abstract

Obstruction of the urinary collecting system in pregnant women can present a unique challenge to the urologist. Although ureteral obstruction due to stone disease is well-documented and ureteral obstruction is a well-known and defined cause of acute renal failure, obstruction from extrinsic compression is a less-understood phenomenon. We report a case of ureteral obstruction from hyperplastic ovaries in a pregnant woman receiving hormonal therapy that was managed initially with ureteral stenting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hydronephrosis / therapy
  • Infertility, Female / therapy
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Quadruplets
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / therapy
  • Urinary Catheterization