Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation
Abstract Background Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is an effective and safe method for reversible long-acting contraception. The incidence of perforation at insertion time has been reported to be 1.3 to 1.6 per 1000 insertions. Although considered a rare complication, it can cause serious c...
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| description | Abstract Background Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is an effective and safe method for reversible long-acting contraception. The incidence of perforation at insertion time has been reported to be 1.3 to 1.6 per 1000 insertions. Although considered a rare complication, it can cause serious complications that can require surgical intervention to retrieve the missing IUD. Presentation of case We present the case of a 37-year-old female patient who had a history of three IUD insertions, one of which went missing and was found years later in the subcutaneous tissue of the lower anterior abdominal wall causing chronic sinus formation for 4 years. Conclusion Uterine perforation and migration is an uncommon complication of IUDs and should be considered in all missing IUD threads. Accurate diagnosis and proper management are essential to prevent major complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e3ca249ffce4442788d3690f039c8ccc2025-08-20T03:46:04ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine2090-47622025-07-015611510.1186/s43055-025-01533-xLost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formationMohamed Dawood0Ain Shams University HospitalAbstract Background Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is an effective and safe method for reversible long-acting contraception. The incidence of perforation at insertion time has been reported to be 1.3 to 1.6 per 1000 insertions. Although considered a rare complication, it can cause serious complications that can require surgical intervention to retrieve the missing IUD. Presentation of case We present the case of a 37-year-old female patient who had a history of three IUD insertions, one of which went missing and was found years later in the subcutaneous tissue of the lower anterior abdominal wall causing chronic sinus formation for 4 years. Conclusion Uterine perforation and migration is an uncommon complication of IUDs and should be considered in all missing IUD threads. Accurate diagnosis and proper management are essential to prevent major complications.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-025-01533-xIUDUterine perforation and migrationAnterior abdominal wallSinus formationSubcutaneous tissue |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed Dawood Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine IUD Uterine perforation and migration Anterior abdominal wall Sinus formation Subcutaneous tissue |
| title | Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| title_full | Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| title_fullStr | Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| title_short | Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| title_sort | lost and found a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation |
| topic | IUD Uterine perforation and migration Anterior abdominal wall Sinus formation Subcutaneous tissue |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-025-01533-x |
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