Postpartum Ovarian Vein Thrombosis Presenting as Ureteral Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis, well described in the obstetrical literature with an incidence approaching 1 in 2,000 pregnancies, can present as a life-threatening complication. Although infrequent, thrombophlebitis of the ovarian vein may remain unrecognized and result in pulmonary embolism with dire outcome. Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis can present initially as an acute ureteral obstruction, making it incumbent upon the urologist to recognize the entity with its associated radiological and clinical findings. A case report is presented to illustrate the disorder.