Ovarian abscess as a complication of assisted reproduction techniques: a case report.

Background: AMP makes true great strides these last decades. Logically some complications were noticed even due to ovarian puncture such as hemorrhage, perforation or infection. The aim of this report is to try, through a review of literature, to draw the attention of physicians to a rare entity, ovarian abscess after follicle aspiration for in-vitro fertilization, and to means of prevention.

[Benign ovarian tumors during pregnancy. A review of 26 cases].

Objective: To identify the particularities of ovarian tumors during pregnancy.

Methods: A retrospective study of 26 patients who underwent surgical treatment for ovarian tumors during pregnancy between January 1993 and December 2005. Clinical, ultrasonographic, therapeutic and histological data were analysed.

Spontaneous ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome and deep vein thrombosis in a non pregnant woman: case report.

Aim: To assess aetiological factors and complications in a patient with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and internal jugular vein thrombosis.

Case: A 27-year-old non pregnant woman with bilateral ovarian masses who had underwent laparotomy for suspicion of malignant tumor. The pathological examination disclosed malignancy and the diagnosis of OHSS were confirmed.

Laparoscopic management of ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women.

Aim: To report our experience with laparoscopic treatment of ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women.

Methods: During the period January 2000 to December 2006, 18 postmenopausal women were admitted for laparoscopy. The indications for the operation were an ovarian cyst that did not meet the criteria of a simple cyst, or was larger than 4 cm

Results: The median age of the patients was 55 (range 43-82).