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International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 3 (2016), Article ID 3:IJGCP-123, 2 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2016/123
Case Report
Lost and Found: A Case of Continued Migration of an IUD Allowing for Removal via Cystoscopy

Alissa Dangel, Katherine Hicks-Courant, Tony Luongo and Tanaz R. Ferzandi*

Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Dr. Tanaz R. Ferzandi, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA; E-mail: tferzandi@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
17 March 2016; 17 October 2016; 19 October 2016
Dangel A, Courant KH, Luongo T, Ferzandi TR (2016) Lost and Found: A Case of Continued Migration of an IUD Allowing for Removal via Cystoscopy. Int J Gynecol Clin Pract 3: 123. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2016/123

Abstract

Uterine perforation is a known complication of intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. As long-acting reversible contraception use increases, the frequency of uterine perforation at the time of IUD insertion will also rise. In rare cases, the IUD can also perforate the bladder or the bowel. In this case report, we present an incidental finding of an echogenic focus on a routine nuchal translucency ultrasound, leading to the discovery of a “lost” IUD.