Delayed intravesical migration of an intrauterine device (IUD) and subsequent successful pregnancy: a case report of diagnostic and surgical challenges
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Overview
Case report highlights the challenges of diagnosing and managing delayed IUD migration in a woman with pelvic pain, leading to surgery and successful pregnancy.
Key Points
To report a case of delayed intravesical migration of an IUD and the diagnostic and surgical challenges encountered.
Case report of a 32-year-old multiparous woman with chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms
Utilized transvaginal ultrasonography, MRI, and CT for imaging
Performed open surgical exploration with partial cystectomy for device removal
IUD migrated through the bladder wall, confirmed by imaging and cystoscopy
Histopathological examination revealed foreign body granulomatous reaction
Patient presented with significant symptoms including dysuria and pelvic pain, successfully managed surgically