Migrating Intrauterine Device Mimicking an Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report
Published: 2023-02-18
Page: 21-24
Issue: 2023 - Volume 6 [Issue 1]
M. Lamghari
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
M. Sabur
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
I. Elazzaoui
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
H. Hablaj
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
A. Maazouz
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
M. Najih
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
H. Kaoui
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
S. M. Bouchentouf
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
M. Moujahid
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
A. Bounaim *
Department of Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The intrauterine device is the world's third most popular contraceptive method. However, it is not without risk. Indeed, serious complication can occur such as uterine perforation and migration to adjacent abdomino-pelvic structures. We report a case of a migration of intrauterine device mimicking an acute appendicitis which was removed under laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is the most common surgical procedure, and it is also considered the first recommended treatment.
Keywords: IUD, appendicitis, laparoscopy