Missed intrauterine contraceptive device presenting as urinary bladder stone

ABSTRACT

Presence of foreign body in urinary bladder is an uncommon condition. It often causes difficulty in diagnosis. A multiparous woman with history of intrauterine contraceptive device [copper T loop] placed two year back presented with urinary frequency, urgency, dysuria and suprapubic pain on frequent occasions. Investigation revealed a urinary bladder calculus encrusted upon displaced copper T loop. Cutaneous cystolithotomy was performed along with tubal ligation. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.