To report a rare case of IUD displacement into the urinary bladder that remained undiagnosed for nine years and to review existing literature on this complication.
Approach:
Case Presentation: A 38-year-old woman presented with persistent lower abdominal pain lasting one week. CT and color Doppler ultrasound confirmed IUD migration into the bladder, leading to surgical retrieval.
Key Findings:
IUD displacement into the urinary bladder is an exceedingly rare complication.
The patient experienced a nine-year diagnostic delay due to atypical symptom presentation.
CT imaging was crucial for confirming the diagnosis when ultrasound was inconclusive.
Interpretation:
The case highlights the importance of thorough post-procedural evaluation in patients with new or persistent symptoms following IUD insertion.
Limitations:
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
The literature review may not encompass all relevant cases due to exclusion criteria.
Conclusion:
Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical in cases of IUD displacement, particularly when symptoms persist or evolve.
