Retroperitoneal migration of an intrauterine device: a case report

Abstract

This patient presented with pelvic pain and intrauterine pregnancy following insertion of copper intrauterine device, whose strings had previously been palpable by the patient. We performed medical abortion followed by laparoscopy, which identified intrauterine device in the retroperitoneum overlying the ureter and iliac vessels. This location suggests migration of the device, as device strings were previously palpable by the patient. After intact removal, the patient opted for a replacement copper intrauterine device.