Hyperreactio luteinalis in a woman with high-risk factors. A case report

J Reprod Med. 2003 Feb;48(2):127-9.

Abstract

Background: Hyperreactio luteinalis is a rare condition characterized by multicystic and bilateral ovarian enlargement associated with high maternal human chorionic gonadotropin serum levels.

Case: A case of spontaneous twin pregnancy, polycystic kidney and thyrotoxicosis was treated conservatively.

Conclusion: In this case, hyperreactio luteinalis was associated with twin pregnancy in a woman with preexisting renal failure. The association of other endocrinopathies, such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus, creates a clinical problem that could be quite hazardous in pregnancy if this association is not detected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / complications
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / complications
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Pregnancy, High-Risk
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Prenatal Care
  • Thyrotoxicosis / complications
  • Thyrotoxicosis / diagnosis*
  • Thyrotoxicosis / drug therapy
  • Twins
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods