Migration of intrauterine devices with radiological findings: report on two cases
Gunbey, H.Pinar.; Sayit, A.Tanrivermis.; Idilman, I.Sedakat.; Aksoy, O.
BMJ Case Reports
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1757-790X PMID: 24827647 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-202522Document Number: 624547
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most reliable and cheapest contraception methods. Our aims are to evaluate misplaced IUDs with radiological findings and to emphasise the importance of radiological imaging. We report two cases with radiological findings, one of complete migration to the abdomen without colonic perforation and one of partial migration to the bladder lumen with pregnancy. Uterine perforation and migration of IUDs are rare and undesirable complications. Suspected intra-abdominal IUDs can be evaluated with CT for precise localisation and possible complications without pregnancy.