Ovarian and inferior vena cava thrombosis with associated puerperal endometritis Trombosis de vena ovárica y vena cava inferior asociada a endometritis en el puerperio

Abstract

Ovarian vein thrombosis is a rare and severe puerperal complication that usually manifests as fever and abdominal pain in the puerperal period and is more frequent in women who have undergone cesarean section. There is an associated high risk of pulmonary embolism and thus early diagnosis and treatment are required. We report the case of a 30-year-old woman with pelvic pain and fever in the puerperal period. Computed tomography scan revealed ovarian vein thrombosis extending to the inferior vena cava. Endometritis was also diagnosed. The patient received dalteparin and antibiotics. Ovarian vein thrombosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of fever in the postpartum period. © 2009 SEGO.