Lippe's loop (IUD) in peritoneal cavity due to previous uterine perforation

Case contributed by Craig Hacking , 13 May 2015
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Craig Hacking, 21 Aug 2017

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Age changed from 64 to 60-65 years.

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Findings was changed:

This radiograph was performperformed 2 years earlier than the CT.

Radiodense curved foreign body in the LIF has a typical configuration of a Lippe's loop, an IUD. It is not projected in the uterus suggesting migration into the peritoneal cavity. No free gas.

Caption was added:
2 years earlier than the CT.

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