Ovarian vein syndrome
Ovarian vein syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when an enlarged ovarian vein compresses the ureter, leading to recurrent urinary tract infections and flank pain. It is more common in women who have had multiple pregnancies.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The most common symptoms of ovarian vein syndrome are:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Flank pain
- Hematuria
- Dysuria
Causes[edit | edit source]
The exact cause of ovarian vein syndrome is not known. However, it is believed to be due to an enlarged ovarian vein compressing the ureter. This can occur as a result of multiple pregnancies, which can cause the ovarian vein to enlarge.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of ovarian vein syndrome can be challenging due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms. It is often diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for ovarian vein syndrome typically involves surgery to remove the enlarged ovarian vein. This can be done through a minimally invasive procedure known as laparoscopy. In some cases, antibiotics may also be prescribed to treat any underlying urinary tract infection.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Ovarian vein syndrome Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
