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Extrauterine migration of Lippes loop

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Suspected migrated intrauterine device

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

CT Abdomen and Pelvis

ct

Intrauterine device outside of the pelvic cavity, no signs of uterine perforation.

Case Discussion

A Lippes loop is an inert intrauterine contraceptive device with a double 'S' shaped polyethylene loop impregnated with barium sulfate (for radiopacity) and a tail made of fine nylon.

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