Abstract
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) translocated outside the uterus was rarely reported, it was asymptomatic usually and lead serious complications. We present 3 cases of IUD migration which translocated into the ureter, bladder and peritoneal cavity.
Highlights
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is commonly used in birth control
IUD migration in the adjacent organs of uterus usually, migration to the peritoneum, omentum, appendix were reported in the literature [1,2,3,4,5]
The authors here are reporting 3 cases of IUD migration which translocated into the ureter, bladder and peritoneal cavity respectively
Summary
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is commonly used in birth control. Migration to other organs or cavity near the uterus is an infrequent but serious complication of IUD. IUD migration in the adjacent organs of uterus usually, migration to the peritoneum, omentum, appendix were reported in the literature [1,2,3,4,5]. The authors here are reporting 3 cases of IUD migration which translocated into the ureter, bladder and peritoneal cavity respectively. Past history of the patient revealed that she had insertion of an intrauterine device 2 years ago.
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