Displaced intrauterine contraceptive device

Case contributed by Kehinde Lawal
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Routine check-up.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Linear shadowing hyperechoic structure within the endocervical canal consistent with an inferiorly displaced intrauterine contraceptive device.

Case Discussion

Displaced intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a common incidental finding. IUCD may be displaced to the cervical region, may penetrate the myometrium or migrate to an extrauterine location.

This patient eventually had it replaced properly.

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