Intravesical Migration of a Failed and Forgotten Intrauterine Contraceptive Device after 20 years of Insertion - A case report
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Date
2012-07-01
Authors
Jeje, E.A.
Ojewola, R.W.
Atoyebi, O.A.
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MedKnow
Abstract
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a commonly utilized reversible contraceptive technique especially in the developing world. Though effective, it is not immune to complications. Migration of the device is a rare but serious complication which may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. We report a case of a 45yr old woman who had IUCD
inserted 20 years earlier and had forgotten about it since she subsequently had three full term pregnancies leading
to successful vaginal deliveries. The forgotten IUCD was discovered incidentally during evaluation of the woman for
haematuria as it had migrated to the wall of the bladder. The case is reported to increase index of suspicion as detailed
clinical history is important in evaluating cases of haematuria.
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Keywords
IUCD , Intravesical migration , Haematuria , LUTS , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Surgery
Citation
Jeje E.A., Ojewola R.W., Atoyebi O.A. Intravesical migration of a failed and forgotten intrauterine contraceptive device after 20 years of insertion - a case report. Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2012 Jul-Sep; 22(3): 221-3