Migración de un dispositivo intrauterino a vejiga con litiasis vesical secundaria y cistitis recurrente como forma clínica de presentación. Reporte de caso / Migration of an intrauterine device to the bladder with secondary bladder lithiasis and recurrent cystitis as a clinical presentation. Case report

RESUMEN Fundamento: El dispositivo intrauterino ha sido utilizado durante muchos años como método anticonceptivo; una complicación infrecuente posterior a su inserción es la migración fuera del útero. La localización vesical y la formación de vesicolitiasis, son complicaciones asociadas a la migración. Objetivo: Presentar un caso de migración de un dispositivo intrauterino a vejiga con litiasis sobreañadida como inusual etiología de una cistitis recurrente. Presentación del caso: Caso clínico de un dispositivo intrauterino en vejiga en una paciente de 43 años, cuyo diagnóstico se realizó incidentalmente en estudio de cistitis recurrente; se diagnosticó imagenológica y endoscópicamente en consulta de Urología; se decidió tratamiento quirúrgico mediante cistolitotomía a cielo abierto y se extrajo un cálculo de 4x5 cm de diámetro. La paciente evolucionó satisfactoriamente. Conclusiones: Considérese la posibilidad de migración del dispositivo intrauterino a la vejiga con litiasis sobreañadida como causa de cistitis recurrente, en pacientes femeninas que tengan antecedente de uso de este método anticonceptivo, lo que constituye un elemento importante en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la infección urinaria baja.

ABSTRACT Background: The intrauterine device has been used for years as a contraceptive method; a non-frequent complication after its insertion is migration out of the uterus. The bladder location and the formation of vesicolithiasis are complications associated with migration. Objective: To present a migration case from an intrauterine device to the bladder with overadded lithiasis as an unusual etiology of recurrent cystitis. Case report: Clinical case of an intrauterine device in the bladder in a 43-year-old patient, whose diagnosis was made incidentally in a recurrent cystitis study, it was diagnosed by imaging and endoscopy in the Urology consultation; surgical treatment was decided by means of open cystolithotomy and a stone 4x5 cm in diameter was extracted. The patient evolved satisfactorily. Conclusions: To consider the possibility of migration of the intrauterine device to the bladder with overadded lithiasis as a cause of recurrent cystitis in female patients who have a preceding use of this contraceptive method, thus it constitutes an important element in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary lower infection.

Migración de dispositivo intrauterino a vejiga / Intrauterine device migration to bladder

Introducción: La litiasis vesical secundaria se forma en el reservorio vesical y requiere la existencia de condiciones patológicas previas como lo son los cuerpos extraños. Objetivo: Describir dos casos clínicos de litiasis vesical secundaria a migración de un dispositivo intrauterino. Caso clínico: Se presentan dos casos de migración intravesical de dispositivo intrauterino con litiasis vesical secundaria. Se diagnosticaron años después de su inserción, ante la aparición de dolor pélvico, cistitis a repetición y hematuria. La laparoscopia no fue útil para su diagnóstico. En consulta de Urología la ultrasonografía y la radiografía de pelvis fueron herramientas diagnósticas útiles ante la sospecha inicial de esta patología. Presentaron buena evolución y regresión total de los síntomas tras cistolitotomía suprapúbica. Conclusión: Se debe pensar en la posibilidad de migración de un dispositivo intrauterino a vejiga ante la cronicidad de síntomas urinarios irritativos bajos en toda mujer que emplee este método anticonceptivo y desconozca su paradero(AU)

Introduction: Secondary bladder lithiasis is formed in the bladder reservoir and requires the existence of previous pathological conditions such as foreign bodies. Objective: To describe two clinical cases of bladder lithiasis secondary to intrauterine device migration. Clinical case report: Two cases of intravesical migration of an intrauterine device with secondary bladder stones are reported. They were diagnosed years after insertion, due to the appearance of pelvic pain, recurrent cystitis and hematuria. Laparoscopy was not helpful for its diagnosis. In Urology consultation, ultrasound and pelvic radiography were useful diagnostic tools in the event of the initial suspicion of this pathology. They showed good evolution and total regression of symptoms after suprapubic cystolithotomy. Conclusion: The possibility of an intrauterine device migration to the bladder should be considered when chronicity of irritative low urinary symptoms in every woman who uses this contraceptive method and which locations are unknown(AU)

Hemoperitoneum: a complication of loop electrosurgical excision procedure

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is commonly performed for the management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Although LEEP is considered to be a relatively simple procedure, several unexpected complications have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report a case of hemoperitoneum caused by uterine perforation following LEEP. Blood collection in pelvic cavity and two small defects of the uterus were confirmed by diagnostic laparoscopy. The defects were sutured and the patient recovered well after the operation.

Delayed intestinal perforation and vertebral osteomyelitis after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine leiomyoma

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive uterine fibroid treatment option for patients who want to preserve fertility. However, according to several reports regarding ablation of solid tumors by HIFU, there are rare complications in patients with uterine leiomyomas, and overall data are still insufficient. Here, we report rare and major complications of HIFU, such as delayed intestinal perforation, uterine perforation with recto-uterine fistula, and osteomyelitis 29 days after the HIFU procedure to treat multiple myomas. Thus, we present a very serious case resulting from HIFU treatment of uterine fibroids and a review of the literature.

Persistent low-level elevation of serum human chorionic gonadotropin after termination of pregnancy: a rare case of peritoneal trophoblastic implant

Peritoneal trophoblastic implant can occur after treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Similarly, after termination of intrauterine pregnancy, trophoblastic implants are rare but can be a complication of perforation during dilatation and curettage. We report an extremely rare case of trophoblastic implant on the myometrium, ovarian surface, and peritoneal wall 4 months after uncomplicated dilatation and curettage. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of peritoneal trophoblastic implant following dilatation and curettage without uterine perforation. Knowledge of this case is useful for the management of patients with persistent low-level elevation of serum human chorionic gonadotropin after termination of pregnancy.

Giant invasive mole presenting as a cause of abdominopelvic mass in a perimenopausal woman: An unusual presentation of a rare pathology

Invasive mole is a benign gestational trophoblastic disease that arises from the myometrial invasion of any gestational event via direct extension through tissue or vascular structures. Invasive mole (and other gestational trophoblastic diseases) may present with life-threatening complications including uterine perforation, excessive bleeding, acute hemoperitoneum, and abdominal pain. We report a case of invasive mole presenting as abdominal distention in a 51-year-old perimenopausal woman (gravida 12, para 12, abortion 0). The patient was admitted to the gynecology clinic with a giant uterine mass filling the pelvic and abdominal cavity. To our knowledge, this is the first case in the literature of a gestational trophoblastic neoplasia presenting with uterine mass of 28 weeks' gestational size in this age group. Interestingly, complications such as uterine rupture or invasion of the adjacent structures (such as parametrial tissues or blood vessels) had not developed in our patient despite the considerable enlargement of the uterus.

Dispositivo intrauterino migrado a la cavidad abdominal con embarazo intrauterino no evolutivo: reporte de caso / Intrauterine device migrated to the abdominal cavity with non-progressive intrauterine pregnancy: case report

La migración de un dispositivo intrauterino a la cavidad abdominal es una complicación poco frecuente de este eficaz método contraceptivo, sin embargo debe sospecharse ante la imposibilidad de visualizar los hilos del dispositivo vía vaginal y la ausencia intrauterina del mismo por ecografía. Si bien la migración abdominal puede ser asintomática, algunos casos pueden producir clínica de severidad variable incluyendo dolor abdominal y complicaciones derivadas de la formación de adherencias o la perforación de vísceras pélvicas y abdominales. Su detección intraabdominal debe sospecharse en primer lugar por ecografía y confirmarse mediante radiología simple de abdomen. Una vez localizado el dispositivo migrado, se recomienda su extracción inmediata, incluso en casos asintomáticos, con el fin de evitar las complicaciones derivadas de su desplazamiento. La laparoscopia será de primera elección en estos casos para la extracción. Presentamos un caso de migración intraabdominal de dispositivo intrauterino concurrente a un embarazo intrauterino no evolutivo.

Migration of an intrauterine device to the abdominal cavity is a rare complication of this effective contraceptive method, however, it must be suspected upon the inability to visualize the wires vaginally and the absence of intrauterine device by ultrasound. While its abdominal migration can be asymptomatic, some cases may produce variable clinical severity including abdominal pain and complications resulting from the formation of adhesions or perforation of pelvic and abdominal viscera. Its intraabdominal detection should be suspected first by ultrasound and confirmed by plain abdominal X-ray. Once the migrated device is located, immediate removal is recommended, even in asymptomatic cases, in order to avoid complications arising from its displacement. Laparoscopy will be the first choice in these cases for extraction. We report a case of intraabdominal migration of intrauterine device concurrent with a non-evolutive intrauterine pregnancy.

Invading of intrauterine contraceptive device into the sigmoid colon through uterine perforation caused by a blunt trauma / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is relatively safe but still with some serious risks. Uterus perforation is rare and would be fatal. A case of Cu-7 IUCD invading into the sigmoid colon through uterine perforation caused by a pelvic blunt trauma was presented. Our case showed that uterus perforation by an IUCD could induce utero-sigmoid fistula which is likely to be missed. Imaging is required when the patients with IUCD present abdominal pain, particularly with a history of trauma.

unusual cause of hydronephroureter

Intrauterine contraceptive device [IUCD] is a common method of contraception among women because of its low cost and high efficacy. Perforations are possible resulting in multiple complications including urinary complications. Obstructive hydronephrosis and hydroureter is one of the main clinical concerns in genitourinary practice leading to radiological investigations for determination of the cause. Determination of the cause leads to early treatment, hence saving the renal function. In this case report, we describe hydronephrosis and hydroureter secondary to a migrated/displaced IUCD

Apendicite aguda e perfuração colônica provocada por DIU com abordagem videolaparoscópica / Appendicitis and colonic perforation caused by intrauterine contraceptiv e device with a videolaparoscopic approch

A perfuração uterina é uma das principais complicações relacionadas à inserção de dispositivo intrauterino (DIU), podendo provocar danos a órgãos intra-abdominais. O artigo tem como objetivo descrever o caso de uma paciente tratada por videolaparoscopia após o diagnóstico de apendicite e perfuração colônica, causadas por DIU em cavidade abdominal. A perfuração uterina deve sempre ser considerada nos casos de dor pélvica em pacientes que fazem uso de DIU, sendo a videolaparoscopia um método seguro para a retirada do corpo estranho e tratamento das lesões de órgãos intracavitários.

Uterus perforation is one of the major complications caused by insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD), being able to provoke injury to intraabdominal organs. This article describes the case of a patient treated laparoscopically after having the diagnosis of appendicitis and colonic perforation caused by IUD within abdominal cavity. The uterus perforation must always be considered in cases of pelvic pain in female patients using IUD, and videolaparocopy is a safe procedure to remove the device and treat abdominal organs damages.

Intrauterine contraceptive device; mystery

Intrauterine contraceptive device [IUCD] introduced as an effective method of contraception in 1959. Since its introduction it has been accepted as a safe, convenient and acceptable means of preventing conception. IUCD has some documented complications, notably perforation of the uterus by the device. A unique case of translocation of an IUCD was located within the lumen of the caecum is presented

Spontaneous Uterine Perforation from Pyometra: A Case Report

Pyometra is the accumulation of pus in the uterine cavity. The incidence of pyometra in elderly patients is approximately 13.6%. Abdominal pain, fever, and vaginal discharge are the usual symptoms, but about half of the cases of uncomplicated pyometra have no specific symptoms. Spontaneous uterine rupture, resulting from complications of pyometra, is extremely rare. We report a case of spontaneous uterine rupture due to pyometra. A 77-year-old female patient who complained of nausea, abdominal pain, and poor oral intake (which started the day before) was transferred from the local hospital after having taken an abdominal CT. She had been bedridden for a year and had a history of hypertension, cerebral infarction, and colon cancer (for which she had a successful operation 12 years prior). Upon arrival, the patient was alert and her vital signs were: blood pressure of 113/78 mmHg, temperature of 36.9degrees C, respiratory rate of 22/min, and a pulse rate of 99/min. Her bowel sound was normal and physical examinations indicated a rigid abdomen with tenderness and rebound tenderness. Free air was observed in the abdominal CT and panperitonitis, due to uterine perforation resulting from pyometra, was also suggested. Hence, an emergency operation was undertaken. During the operation, the fundus of the uterus was found to be perforated with a 1 cmx1 cm-sized passage and a purulent discharge was apparent. Both the adnexa and bowel showed adhesion, but there was no bowel perforation or evident cancerous lesion. Entercoccus faecalis was cultured from both the cervical discharge and tissue obtained during operation. In summary, emergency physicians may consider uterine perforation due to pyometra in elderly woman with peritonitis.

Caso interesante de lámina amniótica / Interesting case of amniotic sheet

Antecedentes: Las anormalidades de las membranas intrauterinas amnióticas del embarazo incluye 1) bridas amnióticas, 2) adherencias intrauterinas que condicionan las sinequias y las láminas amnióticas y 3) tabiques uterinos. Son un diagnóstico frecuente en el examen ultrasonográfico rutinario en embarazadas. La lámina amniótica es una lámina de tejido aberrante visualizado dentro de la cavidad uterina, resultado de una sinequia que es rodeada por el amnios y el corion que se expande, es de naturaleza benigna, no produce restricción a la movilidad fetal ni deformidad del mismo. Caso Clínico: Paciente de 23 años de edad, con historia gineco-obstétrica de 2 gestas, el primer embarazo término en aborto, por lo que se le realizo legrado uterino instrumentado, a las 29 7/4 semanas gestacionales se detecta con ultrasonido convencional, una lámina amniótica completa a nivel del segmento inferior del útero. A las 38 semanas presenta ruptura prematura de membranas, por lo que se realiza cesárea sin complicaciones, obteniéndose recién nacido femenino con APGAR 8 y 9 a los 15 minutos respectivamente, con peso de 2945 g, sin anormalidades estructurales, además la placenta y el cordón umbilical no evidenciarón ninguna anormalidad. Conclusión: Las anormalidades de las membranas amnióticas son de reciente descripción y se desconoce su frecuencia, la lámina amniótica es más común que las bandas, la etiología no está bien establecida, pero una de las teorías más aceptada es que son consecuencia de sinequias, debido a infecciones, procedimientos quirúrgicos, instrumentación uterina, entre ellos el legrado como se presentó en este caso...

unusual etiology of spontaneous pyometra perforation; a case report

By presenting this case we aimed to describe an uncommon complication of generalized peritonitis following spontaneous pyometra perforation in untreated cervical carcinoma. This report describes a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman presenting with clinical features mimicking intestinal perforation who was later diagnosed as cervical carcinoma with pyometra perforation at exploratory laparotomy. The patient had good post-operative recovery following drainage and peritoneal lavage. Spontaneous pyometra perforation in a case of untreated carcinoma of cervix is a rare condition, yet it should be suspected and kept in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in elderly women

unusual complication of unsafe abortion

Unsafe abortion is a significant medical and social problem worldwide. In developing countries, most of the unsafe abortions are performed by untrained personnel leading to high mortality and morbidity. Case Report: A 30 year-old female, gravida 7, para 6 underwent uterine evacuation for heavy bleeding per vaginum following intake of abortifacient to abort a 14 weeks gestation. The procedure was performed at a rural setup and her bowel was pulled out of the introitus through the perforated wound, an unusual complication of unsafe abortion. Illiteracy, unawareness about health services, and easy accessibility to untrained abortion providers lead to very high mortality and morbidity in India. There is unmet need to bring awareness among the people about the safe and effective methods of contraception and abortion services to avoid such complications

Chemo-resistant choriocarcinoma metastatic to colon cured by low-anterior resection / 부인종양

The role of surgery in the treatment of patients with metastatic choriocarcinoma has diminished. We present a case of chemo-resistant metastatic choriocarcinoma salvaged by surgery. A 48-year-old patient presented with uterine perforation and severe intractable hemorrhage, and histological examination revealed a choriocarcinoma. After 6 years of disease-free state, recurrence occurred in the rectosigmoid colon. Seven cycles of EMACO chemotherapy was administered, and the human chorionic gonadotropin level was normalized. Three months after the chemotherapy, the rectosigmoid colon metastasis progressed. Low anterior resection with lymphadenectomy up to the level of the inferior mesenteric artery was conducted. After the operation, the human chorionic gonadotropin level decreased to within the normal range. There has been no evidence of disease for 13 months since the operation. Local resection of metastases seems to play a significant role in curing the disease in a small subset of patients.

Use of transrectal ultrasound for high dose rate interstitial brachytherapy for patients of carcinoma of uterine cervix / 부인종양

OBJECTIVE: Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) has been widely used for guiding prostate implants, but not much for interstitial brachytherapy (IBT) of cervix cancer. The aim of our study is to report our experience with TRUS guided high dose rate (HDR) IBT in patients with carcinoma of uterine cervix. METHODS: During the year 2005-2006, 25 patients of cervical cancer not suitable for intracavitary radiotherapy (ICRT), were enrolled in this prospective study. We used B-K Medical USG machine (Falcon 2101) equipped with a TRUS probe (8658) having a transducer of 7.5 MHz for IBT. Post procedure, a CT scan was done for verification of needle position and treatment planning. Two weekly sessions of HDR IBT of 8-10 Gy each were given after pelvic external beam radiation therapy. RESULTS: A total of 40 IBT procedures were performed in 25 patients. Average duration of implant procedure was 50 minutes. There was no uterine perforation in any of 11 patients in whom central tandem was used. CT scan did not show needle perforation of bladder/rectum in any of the patients. During perioperative period, only 1 procedure (2.5%) was associated with hematuria which stopped within 6 hours. Severe late toxicity was observed in 3 (12%) patients. Overall pelvic control rate was 64%. CONCLUSION: Our experience suggests that TRUS is a practical and effective imaging device for guiding the IBT procedure of cervical cancer patients. It helps in accurate placements of needles thus avoiding the injury to normal pelvic structures.

Spontaneous uterine perforation due to pyometra presenting as acute abdomen in older age / 대한산부인과학회지

Pyometra is an accumulation of purulent fluid in the uterine cavity. Generalized peritonitis secondary to a perforated pyometra is extremely rare. Most of the pyometra perforation is associated with malignancy. We have experienced a case of generalized peritonitis secondary to a perforated pyometra with no associated malignancy.