Dislodged Levornogestrel-Intrauterine System Intra-Abdominally without Uterine Perforation: Is it Possible?

Authors

  • Ng BK
  • Lim PS
  • Shahizon AMM
  • Ng YL
  • Shafiee MN
  • Omar MH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17576/JSA.2016.0601.11

Keywords:

abdominal pain, contraception, laparoscopy, Levonogetsrel, uterine perforation

Abstract

We report a case of dislodged Levornogestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) without evidence of uterine perforation. A 37-year-old Para 4+1presented with 3 months history of lower abdominal pain. Examination and imaging showed that the device was not present in the uterine cavity. She underwent laparoscopic retrieval of Mirena®. There was no evidence of uterine perforation intra-operatively. This case illustrated the rare possibility of dislodged Mirena®intra-abdominally without evidence of uterine perforation. The management for missing IUS was reviewed.

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2024-03-19

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