Jun 22, 2017 · Prior studies have failed to draw a consensus regarding the best treatment of ovarian vein thrombus (OVT). The purpose of this study is to evaluate if patient outcomes change based on treatment, specifically anticoagulation.

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is usually associated with different conditions, including thrombophilia, malignancies, sepsis, abdominal and pelvic inflammatory conditions, pregnancy, and post-surgical (1, 2).

May 21, 2024 · Ovarian vein thrombosis (actually most often thrombophlebitis) occurs most commonly in postpartum patients and can result in pulmonary emboli. A presentation is usually with acute pelvic pain in the postpartum period, then termed puerperal ovarian vein thrombosis or postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis .

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare condition occurring in 1/600 to 1/2000 pregnancies [Dunnihoo et al. 1991; Ortin et al. 2005] mainly in the postpartum setting.

Jun 20, 2017 · If you haven’t seen a case of ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT), that’s because it is exceedingly rare, especially in its idiopathic form. The diagnosis was first identified in 1956, published in a case report by Austin. 1 Our colleagues in obstetrics should recognize this condition more readily.

Dec 8, 2016 · Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare but potentially serious condition. OVT is associated with postpartum, pelvic disease, surgeries, and other thrombophilic states. We report a case of idiopathic OVT in a healthy, premenopausal woman.

Dec 2, 2016 · Ovarian vein thrombus (OVT) has been described in patients with numerous comorbidities and is often an incidental finding on imaging. Prior studies have failed to draw a consensus regarding the best treatment for OVT.

Dec 10, 2023 · Ovarian Vein Thrombosis (OVT) is a rare condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein that runs alongside the ovaries. This condition may occur during pregnancy or postpartum but can also develop in non-pregnant women. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for OVT is important for timely intervention and ...

Dec 8, 2017 · Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT), a known complication during pregnancy and postpartum, often presents as fever and lower abdominal pain within weeks after delivery. 1 Symptomatic postpartum OVT complicates 0.01% to 0.05% of deliveries, 2, 3 more often after cesarean delivery.

Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare type of venous thromboembolism. The most common risk factors for OVT include pregnancy, oral contraceptives, malignancies, recent surgery, and pelvic infections; however, in 4 to 16% of cases, it can be classified as idiopathic.