Case: Abdomen radiograph #37555314
Abdomen Beginner
Read this radiograph systematically before revealing the answer. What is the main abnormality?
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Answer: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
What to look for in intrauterine contraceptive device (iucd)
- A small T-shaped or coiled radiopaque device projected over the pelvis in the expected position of the uterus.
- An IUCD seen outside the pelvis or far from the midline raises concern for migration or perforation.
Description by the image author (may be in another language): Follow-up plain film radiography of the same case as described in File:Perforated IUD.jpg .
Educational case. The diagnosis comes from the image's documented source; the "what to look for" list describes the condition in general and is not a report of this individual image.
