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ArticleCureus2026

Spontaneous Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in a Naturally Conceived Singleton Pregnancy With Familial Predisposition: A Case Report.

Madinah Azeez, Victoria Porter

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Madinah AzeezObstetrics and Gynecology, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, GBR.
Victoria PorterObstetrics and Gynecology, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton, GBR.

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Abstract

Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (sOHSS) is an uncommon condition that can occur in naturally conceived pregnancies and may present a significant diagnostic challenge because its clinical and radiological features can resemble ovarian malignancy. We describe the case of a 30-year-old primigravida who presented in early pregnancy with abdominal pain and was found to have bilateral multicystic ovarian enlargement, ascites, and a markedly elevated cancer antigen-125 (CA-125) despite a viable singleton pregnancy conceived without fertility treatment. A detailed history revealed a strong familial pattern of sOHSS, raising suspicion of an inherited predisposition. Following multidisciplinary assessment, she was managed conservatively with close clinical, biochemical, and ultrasound surveillance, resulting in progressive resolution of ovarian enlargement and ascites with an ongoing uncomplicated pregnancy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing sOHSS as a differential diagnosis in natural conception pregnancies, obtaining a thorough family history, and adopting an appropriate multidisciplinary approach to avoid unnecessary intervention while achieving favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.

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ascitesca125case reporthuman chorionic gonadotropinovarian enlargementovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss)

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PMID42846603
PMCPMC13643111

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