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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Endometrial actinomycosis associated with intrauterine contraceptive device forgotten for 44 years
Shailaja Prabhala1, Jayashankar Erukkambattu1, Menaka Basavanapalli2, Ramamurti Tanikella1
1 Department of Pathology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Correspondence Address:
Shailaja Prabhala H. No. 8-14/1, Ravindra Nagar Colony, Street No. 8, Habsiguda, Hyderabad - 500 007, Telangana India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0975-2870.168005
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Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) are an effective way for contraception. Proper patient education at the time of placing the IUCD is important. Otherwise, they may not come for device removal at appropriate time, and it may be left in situ and forgotten, which can lead to complications at a later date. Here, we present a case of a 76-year-old lady who came with postmenopausal bleeding due to a forgotten IUCD leading to actinomycotic endometritis. The device was removed hysteroscopically under general anesthesia followed by appropriate antibiotics and the patient recovered well. |
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