Rare case of intrauterine device rectal migration revealed by lower GI bleeding: A case report and literature review

Amal Hassini, MD; Ghizlane Kharrasse, MD; Kaouthar Rais, MD; Maissae Rahaoui, MD; Fatima Adamou Mainassara, MD; Abdelkrim Zazour, MD; Hajar Koulali, MD; Ouiam Elmqaddem, MD; Zahi Ismaili, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Feb 2025)

Rare case of intrauterine device rectal migration revealed by lower GI bleeding: A case report and literature review

Amal Hassini, MD,
Ghizlane Kharrasse, MD,
Kaouthar Rais, MD,
Maissae Rahaoui, MD,
Fatima Adamou Mainassara, MD,
Abdelkrim Zazour, MD,
Hajar Koulali, MD,
Ouiam Elmqaddem, MD,
Zahi Ismaili, MD

Affiliations

Amal Hassini, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco; Corresponding author.
Ghizlane Kharrasse, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Kaouthar Rais, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Maissae Rahaoui, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Fatima Adamou Mainassara, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Abdelkrim Zazour, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Hajar Koulali, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Ouiam Elmqaddem, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
Zahi Ismaili, MD: Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Digestive Disease Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 20, no. 2
pp. 965 – 970

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Rectal migration of an intrauterine device (IUD) is a rare but potentially serious complication requiring prompt diagnosis and management. We present a rare case of rectal migration of an intrauterine device (IUD) in a 26-year-old female, highlighting the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, laparoscopic removal, and postoperative outcomes. This case emphasizes the critical importance of vigilant monitoring, early intervention, and close follow-up in managing IUD migration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Timely recognition and intervention resulted in successful symptom resolution and a favorable long-term prognosis.

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
Website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/radiology-case-reports

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