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. 2012 Jun;6(3):E134-6.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.11100.

Asymptomatic far-migration of an intrauterine device into the abdominal cavity: A rare entity

Ozgu Aydogdu  1 , Huseyin Pulat
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Asymptomatic far-migration of an intrauterine device into the abdominal cavity: A rare entity

Ozgu Aydogdu et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2012 Jun.

Abstract

Uterine perforation is a serious problem which can happen after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. Migration of the IUD to the pelvic and abdominal cavity or adjacent organs may be seen following perforation of the uterus. Migration of an IUD to a far intra-abdominal site is extremely rare. The patient reported here had undergone an IUD placement 30 years previously and had no problems during this period. The IUD was incidentally found at the left upper quadrant of the abdomen in the mesentery.

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Fig. 1
Plain X-ray of the abdomen demonstrated an opaque spiral shaped shadow resembling an intrauterine device at the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
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Fig. 2
A computed tomography scan confirmed the intrauterine device (arrow) at the left half of the abdomen in the mesentery.
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