An intrauterine device disappeared for nine years: a rare case report and literature review - Takeaways - MDSpire

A Case Study of an Intrauterine Device Lost for Nine Years: An Uncommon Occurrence and Review of Existing Literature

  • By

  • Jianfa Wu

  • Huang Chen

  • Qianyi Liao

  • Yuhua Zhang

  • Zhou Liu

  • July 21, 2026

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    IUD displacement into the urinary bladder is a rare complication that can cause significant clinical issues such as bladder irritation and perforation.

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    The case presented involves a woman whose IUD remained undiagnosed in the bladder for nine years, leading to persistent abdominal pain.

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    Initial ultrasound examinations failed to diagnose the IUD displacement, highlighting the need for thorough post-procedural evaluations.

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    CT scans and color Doppler ultrasound ultimately confirmed the IUD's intravesical migration, allowing for successful surgical retrieval.

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    The patient recovered well post-surgery, with follow-up imaging showing normal bladder architecture and no residual foreign material.

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An intrauterine device disappeared for nine years: a rare case report and literature review

  • by Jianfa Wu, Huang Chen, Qianyi Liao, Yuhua Zhang, Zhou Liu

  • July 21, 2026

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