IUD embedment in the fallopian tube: An unexpected location for a translocated IUD

Alyssa R. Goldbach; Sana Hava; Harshad Patel; Mansoor Khan

Radiology Case Reports (Aug 2018)

IUD embedment in the fallopian tube: An unexpected location for a translocated IUD

Alyssa R. Goldbach,
Sana Hava,
Harshad Patel,
Mansoor Khan

Affiliations

Alyssa R. Goldbach: Corresponding author.; Department of Abdominal Radiology, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Sana Hava: Department of Abdominal Radiology, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Harshad Patel: Department of Abdominal Radiology, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Mansoor Khan: Department of Abdominal Radiology, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13, no. 4
pp. 788 – 792

Abstract

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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most common form of contraceptive used worldwide. The imaging features of IUDs and their potential complications are crucial to recognize in order to determine adequate positioning and ultimately function of the IUD. Herein, we report a rare case of a copper IUD embedded in the left fallopian tube that required surgical removal. Only a few such cases have been reported in the literature to date. Keywords: IUD, Fallopian tube, Copper IUD, Embedment

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
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