Ovarian hyperstimulation causing ureteral obstruction in a pregnant woman.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wiygul, JB; Lallas, C; Silverstein, A; Polascik, TJ
Published Date
- May 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 67 / 5
Start / End Page
- 1085.e5 - 1085.e6
PubMed ID
- 16698384
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1527-9995
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.urology.2005.11.033
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States