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Human Reproduction, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 651-652, 1991
© 1991 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

case-report

CASE REPORT

Recurrent empty follicle syndrome

Giovanni B. La Sala, Giuseppe Ghirardini2,1, Milva Cantarelli, Claudio Dotti3, Siniona Cavalieri3 and Maria G. Torelli

Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital 42100 Reggio Emilia 2Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Franchini Hospital 42027 Montecchio Emilia, RE 3Service of Radiology, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital 42100 Reggio Emilia, Italy

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We report a case of recurrent empty follicle syndrome over two stimulated cycles in a patient having immunological infertility. All follicles contained follicular fluid but aspirated granulosa cells were rarely observed. No oocytes were obtained from a total of 24 follicles.

Key words: infertility/IVF/empty follicle


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