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T Bartalena¹, E Pascali, M F Rinaldi

¹Department of Radiology, S. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy. t.bartalena@email.it

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Summary

An intrauterine device (IUD) was found in the abdomen on X-ray 17 years after insertion. This occurred due to a uterine perforation during the initial IUD placement.

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Gynecology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are common contraceptives.
Uterine perforation is a rare complication of IUD insertion.

Observation:

An intraperitoneal IUD was incidentally discovered during lumbar spine X-rays.
Computed tomography (CT) confirmed the device's abdominal location.

Findings:

The intraperitoneal IUD was secondary to an asymptomatic uterine perforation.
The perforation occurred at the time of IUD insertion 17 years prior.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of imaging in identifying retained foreign bodies.
Delayed diagnosis of uterine perforation can occur.
Long-term asymptomatic complications of IUDs are possible.