IUD embedment in the fallopian tube: An unexpected location for a translocated IUD()

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most common form of contraceptive used worldwide. The imaging features of IUDs and their potential complications are crucial to recognize in order to determine adequate positioning and ultimately function of the IUD. Herein, we report a rare case of a copper IUD e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Goldbach, Alyssa R., Hava, Sana, Patel, Harshad, Khan, Mansoor
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2018
Materias:
Genitourinary
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041366/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30002782
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2018.04.030
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Sumario:Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most common form of contraceptive used worldwide. The imaging features of IUDs and their potential complications are crucial to recognize in order to determine adequate positioning and ultimately function of the IUD. Herein, we report a rare case of a copper IUD embedded in the left fallopian tube that required surgical removal. Only a few such cases have been reported in the literature to date.

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