Unusual ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presentation: Pleural effusion without ascites. A case report

Figure 1 Chest X-ray upon admission (November 18, 2022) showing right pleural effusion. A: Erect anteroposterior view; B. Erect lateral view.

Figure 2  Screening electrocardiogram (November 22, 2022) showed sinus tachycardia, a slight right axis deviation of approximately 90°, and negative T in V1 and inferior leads.

Figure 3 Chest X-ray. A: Chest X-ray after ultrasound-guided thoracentesis (yielding a volume of 1200 mL) and placement of the pigtail catheter for continuous pleural drainage of the right pleural effusion (November 22, 2022); B: Chest X-ray follow-up (November 23, 2022). The evolution of the patient was favorable, with periodic clamping of the drainage and treatment with furosemide and albumin; C: Chest X-ray follow-up (November 26, 2022). On this day, treatment with furosemide and albumin was discontinued. The pleural drainage was removed two days after, having drained up to 5 L during the whole hospitalization period.