Presentation
Pelvic pain. Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Vaginal ring pessary
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A large round circular artefact projects over the midline pelvis, inferring vaginal ring pessary.
Mild degenerative changes are seen in both hip joints and the visualized lumbar spine.
Case Discussion
A pessary is a device inserted into the vagina that is most commonly used to treat uterine prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, a retroverted uterus, cystocele and rectocele.
Understanding the radiological appearance of these devices is helpful to avoid misinterpreting them and be aware when they are malpositioned.