Menstrual cup device
Presentation
Follow up of distal ureteric calculus seen previously on CT. Asymptomatic.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Menstrual cup device
X-ray
Frontal
There is a cup-shaped foreign body in the pelvis with the open part facing superiorly. It lies in the midline. No other abnormalities.
From the case:
Menstrual cup device
Photo
Photograph of menstrual cup
Menstrual cup device. CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1172348
Case Discussion
This is a silicone menstrual cup designed to be an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Various different brands are available but they all have the same shape.