Ovarian vein thrombosis mimicking acute abdomen: a case report and literature review

Ovarian vein thrombosis mimicking acute abdomen: a case report and literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare, but serious condition that affects mostly postpartum women. A high index of suspicion is required in order to diagnose this unusual cause of abdominal pain.</p> <p>Case presentatio...

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Main Authors: Arkadopoulos Nikolaos, Dellaportas Dionysios, Yiallourou Anneza, Koureas Andreas, Voros Dionysios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
ovarian vein
thrombosis
postpartum
appendicitis
appendectomy
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/45

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