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Retained fetal bones two years after midtrimester dilation and evacuation: a case report.

Cinna Toy Wohlmuth1, Tikvah Myers

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, White Memorial Medical Center, 1720 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. wohlmuct@ah.org

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Retained fetal bones after pregnancy termination can cause persistent symptoms for years. Hysteroscopic removal resolved a 2-year history of vaginal discharge in one patient, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Retained fetal parts are a rare complication following pregnancy termination procedures.
  • This case details retained fetal bones presenting two years after a midtrimester dilation and evacuation (D&E).

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old woman experienced persistent vaginal discharge for two years despite multiple treatments.
  • Hysteroscopy revealed immature bone fragments, which were subsequently removed.

Findings:

  • Retained fetal bone fragments can lead to chronic symptoms such as vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, and infertility.
  • Symptoms may be nonspecific and mimic other gynecologic conditions, posing diagnostic challenges.

Implications:

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  • Timely diagnosis and treatment of retained fetal parts are crucial for patient recovery.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering retained fetal parts in the differential diagnosis of chronic gynecologic symptoms.
  • Hysteroscopic removal offers a minimally invasive therapeutic option for retained fetal parts.