Urticaria secondary to a copper intrauterine device
- PMID: 971979
- DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1976.tb04896.x
Urticaria secondary to a copper intrauterine device
Abstract
A 24-year-old woman developed in acute urticarial reaction secondary to a copper intrauterine contraceptive device. Allergy to copper was proven by scratch tests. The condition cleared with removal of the IUD.
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