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Ultrasound findings at admission after 23 days of human chorionic gonadotropin administration. A, The left ovary (20 cm x 10 cm) shows the characteristic features of ovary hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). B, The right ovary (13 cm x 8 cm) also shows features of OHSS
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An ultrasound examination revealed enlarged ovaries and severe ascites (Figure 1).
Chest X-ray film shows severe right pleural effusion at admission after 23 days of human chorionic gonadotropin administration
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A chest X-ray film showed severe right pleural effusion (Figure 2).
Timeline of the patient's urinary output and management during the first 7 days of hospitalization. hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin
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Hg and her urinary volume was maintained at 100-150 mL/h (Figure 3). Heparin was administered the following day because her laboratory data revealed that her D-dimer level had risen to 3.9 mug/mL; however, a computed tomography scan revealed no thromboembolic event and her hematocrit level remained at 32.8%. Hg decrease in intravesical pressure (Figure 3). Her condition improved and a fetal heartbeat was confirmed on day 35 of hCG therapy.